CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 11, 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
Thompson, Dustin C., 32
FTA- speeding
FTA- driving while suspended
FTA- insurance violation
Anders, Shaun D., 28
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
FTA- driving without a license
FTA- failure to register vehicle
FTA- insurance violation...
Cullman High School Girls Soccer Coach Jacob Brown (left) with TOVO Academy Founder Todd Beane (right) in Spain last week. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Brown)
SITGES, SPAIN – However interesting you think your last week was, it probably wasn’t as interesting as Jacob Brown’s. The head coach of Cullman High School’s varsity girls soccer team spent the week learning his...
Can you say no to this face?
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is celebrating four adoptions in the last week and hopes to keep the positive trend going. Volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Lucille is a bull mix who’s a little over a year old. She’s a laid-back and submissive low- to medium-energy...
Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, CPD Office Manager Debbie James and Cullman City Councilman Andy Page at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Debbie James, at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting, was recognized for five years of service with the Cullman Police Department. James, the office manager for the CPD’s investigation division,...
Updated 12-10-18 10:47 p.m.
CULLMAN - One person was killed and two injured in a two-vehicle crash at Cherokee Avenue and 24th Street (just south of the National Guard armory) Monday evening. The fatality victim was identified by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick as April Dawn Landinger, 30, of Hanceville. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Cullman Police Department...
Justin Anthony Jeffries, Jr., left; Jason Lynn Cloud, right (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Two men were arrested recently by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) for sex crimes; the two cases are separate and not related.
Justin Anthony Jeffries Jr., 25, of Arab, has been charged with sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12.
A spokesperson for...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 10, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Dec. 6 to Sunday, Dec. 9
Ayers, Claude Earnest II, 41
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree assault
Baird, Brandon Lee, 28
FTA- third-degree domestic violence- second-degree criminal mischief
Bulliner, Joseph Anton, 57
public intoxication
Casimiro, Heldred Elizabeth, 38
third-degree...
CULLMAN - The Cullman Public Library’s Food for Fines Program is going on now through Saturday, Dec. 15.
The library is accepting non-perishable food items to clear fines on delinquent bills and overdue books. This program does not apply to lost materials. All food collected will go to local food banks and Cullman’s Little Pantry.
This is a great way to...
Santa Claus and Cullman Elks Exalted Ruler Dale Ball pose for a photo Sunday at the Elks Lodge’s annual Christmas party. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Santa Claus visited the Cullman Elks Lodge Sunday afternoon to the delight of children attending the lodge’s annual Christmas party. Kids from Cullman City, Garden City, Harmony and Vinemont Head Start...
Dusty the Rodeo Clown poses with some young fans Saturday night at the 2018 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT - For three straight days, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo filled the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center in Vinemont to capacity and beyond. Almost every space...
QUINCY, Mass. – Festive meals, flickering lights and holiday decorations are all hallmarks of the holiday season. However, Christmas trees, candles, electrical decorations and cooking all contribute to an increased number of home fires during December, making it one of the leading months for U.S. home fires.
To help everyone enjoy a fire-safe holiday season, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is...
CULLMAN - 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 be provided, including candy canes, cookies and hot chocolate.
The Photos with Santa event will take place in Cullman Regional’s Colonel Cullmann Room (Professional Office Building 2)....
Windell Joe Campbell was denied his motion for a “stand your ground” defense in a Cullman County court on Friday. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman County man will stand trial for murder, after his motion for immunity, or “stand your ground hearing,” was denied on Friday by Cullman County Circuit Judge Martha Williams.
Windell Joe Campbell, 62, is...
The dread pirate Black Stache (Graffin Shaddrix) attempts to recruit Peter (Atticus Phillips) to join his crew. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Friday, Cullman High School Theatre (CHST) premiered its award-winning production of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” the story of a remarkable girl and an orphan boy, and the adventure that creates a backstory for one...
Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics with Mike Burkett, whose family established the Richard Jerome Burkett Memorial Scholarship.
HANCEVILLE - The family of the late Richard Jerome Burkett has created a memorial scholarship in his honor at Wallace State Community College, providing an annual scholarship for students in the Building Construction or Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)...
Left to right: Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope; James Bates, Jacob Bailey, Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett; Nexan Office Manager Crystal Carpenter; Christy Gowens; and Good Hope Parks and Recreation Director Dana Dunagan (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - Giving back to its community is something the staff at Nexan Building Products, Inc. in Good Hope loves. For...
Cullman City Engineer Erica York with her husband Austin and son Jack (contributed)
CULLMAN - Erica York has been on the job for less than a month and has “already made major contributions and been a great asset to Cullman,” according Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer. York is the City of Cullman’s first city engineer.
Originally from New Hope,...
Attendees gather outside Cullman Regional Thursday night at the annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Foundation hosted the annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday evening, and this year the Foundation Board honored Dr. Robert L. Echols,...
Brian Lacy, of the Cullman Electric Cooperative, speaks to students at Friday’s Vinemont History Day at Vinemont Elementary School. (courtesy Kim Brown)
VINEMONT - In its eighth year, Vinemont Elementary School’s History Day was expanded this year, thanks to the state’s Bicentennial, the Alabama 200, celebration, to share the area’s heritage with a larger group of students. Former Vinemont Principal...
Alabama Highway 157’s “bridges to nowhere” in Cullman will soon have somewhere to go; road construction is slated to begin in 2019. The City of Cullman on Friday morning announced that it has been awarded a $14 million BUILD Grant to complete the widening of Hwy. 157 from just east of U.S. Highway 31 to just past Cullman Regional....
Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputy Shane Chambers gives a wagonful of attendees a ride at Thursday’s special needs rodeo at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry often refers to it as the “heart and soul of the sheriff’s office.” On Thursday morning, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO)...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 6, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Dec. 3
Baker, Carter Ray, 56
switched tag
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Barrett, Tera, 33
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Collins, Ivan Ray, 38
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Durante, Devon Paul, 23
possession of drug paraphernalia
Ellis, Daniel Alexander,...
Harmony Principal Kevin Sullins prepares to receive donations for Kids Loving Kids. (Photo courtesy Regina Maske)
CULLMAN COUNTY - “Kids Loving Kids” (KLK) a charity program that gives young people the opportunity to help out peers in need, has needs of its own this Christmas season. With plans to assist 500 families in Cullman, Walker and Winston Counties this year,...
Fairview Elementary School’s second-grade class performed its Christmas program, “Christmas Shoes,” on Tuesday, collecting almost 500 pairs of shoes for those in need. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - Fairview Elementary School second graders on Tuesday performed their “Christmas Shoes” music program in the afternoon for students, faculty and staff and again Tuesday evening for family and friends.
Music...
Photo courtesy of Sara McKoy
Dorothy Carroll Henderson celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 2 with family and friends at Woodland Center, Cullman. Pictured seated with Mrs. Henderson (left) is Sharon Bates, Daphne, AL, granddaughter; standing are: Galt Bates, Dallas, TX, great grandson; Penny Henderson Burkett, Cullman, daughter; John Bates, Columbia, SC, grandson.
The City of Cullman is updating its subdivision regulations and zoning ordinances, originally put in place in the 1980s. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - In October, the City of Cullman undertook a year-long project to make a major update to its subdivision regulations and zoning ordinances, contracting with KPS Group, a Birmingham-based architecture and urban planning firm that provides services...
CULLMAN COUNTY - After raising approximately $8,000 at its 10th annual charity golf tournament in October, the Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments has begun to use that money for underprivileged children in the area. The names of 40 children in the Cullman County Schools system have been sent to the CCAVFD, which is in the process of...
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc. Board Member Judy Watts accepts an $1,800 donation from Bill Smith Buick-GMC General Manager Andy Cole.
Celebration Dinner
The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc., with the support with the support of local sponsors, recently invited survivors and guests to a Celebration Dinner at Stone Bridge Farms. We thank everyone who supported the evening.
We would...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 5, 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
Tuesday, Dec. 4
Gomer, Michael S., 32
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
possession of drug paraphernalia
Klosinksi, Mary E., 29
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
Miner, Henry...
Photo courtesy of www.AlabamaBirdingTrails.com
At a glance:
--National Audubon Society Annual Cullman Christmas Bird Count
--Sunday, Dec. 16, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
--Meet at Culpepper Real Estate, 601 Seventh Ave. SW at 6:30 a.m. and noon
--Finish at Karma’s Coffee House, 103 First Ave. NE at 5 p.m.
--Bring binoculars, spotting scope and camera if available, lunch if desired
--For more information or to sign...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 4, 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
Monday, Dec. 3
Duckett, Morgan A., 24
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Bryan, Jeffrey A., 32
third-degree forgery (2 counts)
third-degree possession of a forged instrument (2 counts)
Martin, Joshua L., 31
obstructing government...
The Victoria’s Hope Santa Workshop took place Saturday at the Valley Grove Community Center. Families in need were provided a private opportunity to pick out toys and gifts for the holidays. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
DODGE CITY - The Victoria’s Hope Santa Workshop took place Saturday at the Valley Grove Community Center. Families in need were provided a...
CULLMAN - Pilot Light Home, a program of Pilot Club of Cullman, a local chapter of Pilot International, has for three decades offered shelter to children in crisis. Today, though, the home faces a crisis of its own: it is temporarily closed due to a lack of house parents to care for the children brought there by the Cullman...
The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night voted to leave rumble strips in place on Brooklyn Road. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND – After months of discussion and modifications, the Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night made a final decision on what to do about rumble strips on Brooklyn Road, voting to keep them in...
Left to right: Publix Manager Brad Boshell, Sgt. Chris Westmoreland and Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The dogs and cats at the Cullman County Animal Shelter received an early Christmas gift Monday thanks to Publix and an anonymous donor, who gave the shelter six cases of the staff’s and volunteers’...
The goal this year is to again fill up the area around the Christmas tree at The Cullman Tribune office with donations for the Cullman County Animal Shelter and Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association (CAAWA). (Dustin Isom for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Tribune is happy to announce its second annual Help Us Help Animals Pet Supply Drive...
The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night decided to table a bid received for construction of the new town hall until negotiations can take place and a breakdown of the bid is obtained. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton Monday night opened sealed bids for the rental of newly acquired Town property and the...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 3, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Nov. 29
Cloud, Jason Lynn, 40
display obscene material minor
failure to provide registration information SORNA
failure to register/establish SORNA
sexual offender failure to register termination SORNA
first-degree theft of property
travel permits information SORNA
Duke, Donna Marie,...
Miss Wallace State 2019 Emma Wright, left, Miss Alabama Callie Walker, Miss North Alabama Outstanding Teen 2019 Isabella Allred
HANCEVILLE - Emma Wright of Blountsville was crowned Miss Wallace State 2019 on Sunday, Dec. 2, Wallace State Community College.
Wright, 18, is the daughter of Rob and Veronica Wright of Blountsville. She is a Dual Enrollment student from J.B. Pennington High...
Wallace State student Jacob Humphrey will compete this week in the second round of the American Welding Society/Skills USA world competition.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State welding student Jacob Humphrey is ready for the second round of the American Welding Society/SkillsUSA world competition. Humphrey is among six students from across the United States congregating at the Robotics Technology Park in Tanner...
Some of the shoes donated recently to Curt’s Closet (Photo courtesy Ashley Wilson)
CULLMAN - Curt’s Closet, the Cullman charity clothing boutique founded by Ashley Wilson in memory of her son Curtis Wilson, is holding a shoe drive through Dec. 18, with a goal of collecting 2,500 pairs of shoes for those in need and to raise funds for the...
Good Hope Primary School Reading Specialist Cindy Bailey, Principal Tonya Cupp and Math Coach Kristi Barnette are interviewed about their achievements at the school at the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence National Conference in Orlando. (Photo courtesy Shane Barnette)
ORLANDO, Fla. - This past week, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and representatives of multiple county schools...
Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas keeps a photo of a critically ill baby of a drug user, a woman who was before him in court, to remind him of the dangers of drugs and the importance of reaching kids before they make dangerous decisions. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - During a conversation in his office about decisions young...
West Point’s new Dale’s Market, as well as the new Alabama Highway 157 turn lane are now officially open, following a ceremony on Friday with Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, store owner Greg Black and a number of city and county officials. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - West Point celebrated the official ribbon cutting and grand opening for...
This year’s Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show has the Cullman Civic Center packed with loads of holiday vendors. The show continues Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show 2018 is underway with countless one-of-a-kind gifts available for all those people on your Christmas list....
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) Vice President Rolf Wrona shakes hands with Wallace State Community President Dr. Vicki Karolewics Friday at the college, as Wallace State’s Dean of Applied Technologies, Jimmy Hodges, looks on. Wallace State has formed a new partnership with Mercedes-Benz and its Mercedes-Benz Tech Co-Op program. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – High school students, Wallace...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 30, 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
Thursday, Nov. 29
Thomas, Denzil J., 51
third-degree criminal trespassing
indecent expo sure (2 counts)
Brown, Hannah E., 20
fourth-degree theft by deception
Weaver, Coty L., 28
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle
public...
Photo by Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune
CULLMAN - Two local groups were presented with a check for $12,000 Thursday at New Life Church. The Cullman Autism & Special Needs Family Support Group and Flourish of Cullman, Inc. received $6,000 each- proceeds from the third annual Angling for Autism Bass Tournament, organized by Wesley Sams.
Pictured are: back row, (l-r) ...
The Cullman Regional Airport’s 60th anniversary celebration logo, designed with help from staff at Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism
CULLMAN - On Friday, Nov. 30, Cullman Regional Airport marks 60 years of service to the Cullman community. When the airport opened in 1958, the then 87.9-acre complex was already the culmination of more than 20 years of effort.
In 1935,...
John Allen York (older mugshot from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
Editor's note: The suspect has been charged by the Cullman County Sheriff's Office for the threat to West Point Schools; charges for the Yutaka threat will be from the Cullman Police Department.
SEBREE, Ky. - One man is in custody Thursday night in Sebree, Kentucky in connection with threats that...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College is unveiling a new geospatial technology degree during the Spring 2019 semester.
Prospective students interested in the degree can earn a geospatial technology associate in applied science degree or a short-term certificate in the field.
“This is a multi-discipline degree. There are business courses involved, and it’s heavy in statistical analysis and computer science components,”...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 29, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Nov. 26
Calvert, Chaulka Charles, 42
FTA- public intoxication
Crenshaw, Ashley Renee, 27
FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Decker, Wesley Vance, 45
FTA- DUI- .08 BAC or greater
Ellis, Daniel Alexander, 38
FTA- third-degree domestic violence- harassment
FTA-...
Erron Martez Dequan Brown (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office/WVTM 13)
The Cullman Tribune's Birmingham news partner, WVTM 13, is reporting that the suspect in the Thanksgiving night shooting at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover has been arrested. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has just release the following:
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, in cooperation with Tenth Judicial Circuit District...
Shortly after the March 19 hailstorm, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama and his wife Caroline toured the CCSO facility with Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little to inspect damage. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - This week, more than eight months after the devastating March 19 hailstorm wreaked havoc on much of Cullman’s south side, the Cullman...
LATEST UPDATE: Suspect in custody in Kentucky: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/11/29/man-arrested-kentucky-bomb-threats-made-west-point-schools-yutaka-technologies
Updated 11-29-18 at 11:38 a.m.
CULLMAN - Two bomb threats were made in Cullman County Thursday morning, one at West Point Schools and the other at Yutaka Technologies in Cullman. Nothing was found at either location.
Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) searched the schools in West Point room by room.
"We have...
More than 80 vendors sold their wares at the 2017 Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show at the Cullman Civic Center. This year’s market is Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - A sure sign that the holiday season has begun, Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism’s (CPRST’s) annual Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts...
Top row, left to right: Candra Cornelius, Emily Dia, Charis Freeman, Caroline Grimes; second row, left to right: Lacey Johnson, Rebecca McAnnallay, Audrey McMickens, Sydney Newton; third row, left to right: Emilie Northern, Mattie Putman, Anna-Kaitlyn Shea, Kirsten Wolfe; bottom row: Emma Wright
HANCEVILLE - More than a dozen young women will compete for the title of Miss Wallace State...
Wallace State Cross Country Assistant Coach Tony Crider, Head Coach Stan Narewski, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Dr. Ryan Smith pose for a photo at Tuesday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting, where the college’s cross country teams were recognized. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State 2018-2019 men’s and women’s cross country teams were recognized Tuesday night...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 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
Tuesday, Nov. 27
Williams, Emma R., 44
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree promoting prison contraband
Lynn, Donald J. Jr., 27
unlawful possession or receipt of...
Parade participants from the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament smile at the camera during last year's Cullman County Christmas Parade. This year's parade is this Sunday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. (Tribune file photo)
HANCEVILLE - The 29th annual Cullman County Christmas Parade, hosted by the Hanceville Civitan Club, will take place this Sunday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m....
Commissioners Joe Golden, Champ Crocker and Bradley Williams try out virtual reality goggles as teachers from Cold Springs Elementary School make a request for similar equipment for their school. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the newest edition of the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) held its first meeting at Cullman City Hall.
CCCDC board...
Members of the Parker family in Vinemont pose for a photo. The family will put on The Parker Christmas Light Show for the fourth year in row beginning this Friday. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT – Inspired by Christmas light displays seen in Birmingham and on television, the Parker family in Vinemont is now in the fourth year...
The Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes will take place this Sunday, Dec. 2, from 1-5 p.m. Shown is a mantle decorated for a previous year’s tour. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - The Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes will take place this Sunday, Dec. 2, from 1-5 p.m.
Tickets for the event are $20,...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 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
Monday, Nov. 26
Crenshaw, Ashley R., 27
possession of drug paraphernalia
Smith, James T., 56
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
possession of drug paraphernalia
Thomas, Denzil J., 51
fourth-degree theft of property
Williams, Jake A.,...
Coach Matt Plunkett (Cullman Tribune file photo)
Updated 11-27-18 3 p.m.
CULLMAN - Matt Plunkett, head coach of the Cullman High School Bearcat football team for less than a year, has resigned, confirmed multiple sources Tuesday.
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson said in a statement, "In consultation with Head Coach Matthew Plunkett after the 2018-19 football season, he has informed...
Members of the Good Hope Middle School robotics team pose with their sponsor Rebecca McSpadden and members of the Good Hope City Council Monday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Middle School robotics team got a boost from the Good Hope City Council Monday night when it was presented a $250 check. The...
Brooksville resident Jamie Pettit, who helped state wildlife officials load the bear for transport, shows the size of its paw. (Photo courtesy Jamie Pettit)
BROOKSVILLE - On Sunday evening, a black bear was struck by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 278, just across the Blount County line in Brooksville. That’s about 30 minutes east of the city of Cullman.
Alabama Department...
The Cullman City Council, seen on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved a bid from Powe General Contracting, LLC for the downtown streetscape Phase V project, in the amount of $359,036.25. The resolution document indicated that more than one bid was received but did not name other...
A Johnson's Crossing firefighter looks on, as the blaze burns three hours after the original call at approximately 5:45 p.m. Monday evening. One person was injured in the fire, which destroyed a family's home. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 11-28-18 10:42 p.m.
WHITE CITY - On Monday evening, fire broke out at a home in the 900 block County...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 26, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Nov. 19
Limbaugh, Oscar Brian, 44
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Maddux, John Lester, 53
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Roberts, Gabriel Logan, 27
FTA- DUI- influence of alcohol
Thornton, Edward Dean, 59
FTA-...
Photo credit: Geoff Gottlieb
HOOVER - The City of Hoover and the Hoover Police Department issued a joint statement Monday morning regarding the officer-involved shooting at the Riverchase Galleria on Thanksgiving night that took the life of Emantic J. Bradford, Jr.
Below is that statement in full:
"We want everyone who lives in, works in, works for, or visits Hoover to know...
Cullman’s Alexandria (Allie) Gipson, right, at Fashion for Life, the University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences' annual fashion show (courtesy of the University of Alabama)
TUSCALOOSA - Ten University of Alabama students' designs hit the runway in November as part of Fashion for Life, the College of Human Environmental Sciences' annual fashion show. Among the students whose designs...
Lee Henry holds the $9,891.50 Givling check that made his bank suspicious. (Photo courtesy Lee Henry)
WEST POINT - Lee Henry, who teaches at West Point High School and coaches scholars’ bowl teams for both the high and middle schools, is proving that trivia need not be trivial at all. His high school team has suffered only one regular season...
Backed up by the Wallace State Jazz Band, Santa Claus and the Wallace State singers perform during the 2016 Christmas Spectacular. The 2018 Christmas Spectacular will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. Admission is free and open to the public.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts will...
Emersyn Hadley (contributed by family)
FAIRVIEW - After reporting recently on the local winner of the recent Little Miss Alabama pageant, The Tribune discovered that the Cullman area has another winner! Emersyn Tate Hadley, age 4, daughter of Jed and Alyssa Hadley of Cullman County, was crowned 2018 Tiny Miss Alabama earlier this month in Huntsville. She attends Early Years...
Cullman County Sheriff's Office personnel on the scene at the Dollar General in Dodge City on Saturday (contributed)
Updated 11-24-18 at 9:59 p.m.
DODGE CITY - Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators on Saturday responded to the Dollar General store in Dodge City, where a suspect allegedly got away with all of the money from a cash register.
"Someone went in and...
Carol Berry, left, speaks with Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Dusty Baker, right, about Medicare Part D Open Enrollment assistance, as well as the history of the commission and the different services it offers Cullman-area senior citizens. (Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) is putting out the word that time is running out for...
CULLMAN - With Thanksgiving behind us, we’re now into the Christmas season, and the City of Cullman and Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism (CP&R) are about to make it official with Christmas in Cullman, the city’s annual Christmas parade up First Avenue Southeast, and tree-lighting ceremony at Depot Park, starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30.
CP&R Executive...
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonah C. Blankenship graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied...
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay has reported that Li'l Debbie, this week's official Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, has been quickly adopted! With the seat now vacant, we're holding a “special election,” and Ruttkay introduces us to a new friend:
Joey is an approximately 1-year-old hound mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who...
A professional rider attempts to rope a calf at 2017’s Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Three days of cowboy action are coming soon as the 20th annual Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo returns to the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center Thursday, Dec. 6 through Saturday, Dec. 8....
Sophie Raine Henry, daughter of April Henry and West Point teacher/scholars’ bowl coach Lee Henry was recently crowned 2018 Little Miss Alabama. (Photo courtesy Lee Henry)
ARAB - Sophie Raine Henry of Arab, 9, a student at Brindlee Mountain Elementary and daughter of West Point High School teacher and high/middle school scholars’ bowl coach Lee Henry, was recently crowned 2018...
Cullman County Clean Campus first-place winner: Parkside School – Rhonda Van Zandt and April Smith (center) accept the award for the school.
CULLMAN - Cullman’s People Against a Littered State (PALS) won big this year at the state Governor’s Awards program, held Nov. 7 at the Marriott at Capitol Hill in Prattville. The annual awards program is sponsored by...
Health Science students from the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) helped set up and serve food during Karma in Cullman’s community Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Karma in Cullman, which held a community Thanksgiving meal in Gold Ridge for the last several years, relocated the event to Cullman’s southwest side this time, to...
Travis Kress
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training is ready to grow abundantly during the Spring 2019 semester.
The Small Farmer Training program, one of the newest on campus, is offering six scholarships, totaling $1,000 each. The certification is divided into four different sessions or growing seasons and includes day and night-time classes. The program begins on March 18 and...
L-R: Colton Robison, Cory Jenkins, Payton Oden, Dusty Burney and Lea Scott (Photo courtesy Mike Burkett/CATA)
LOGAN - While most area students are relaxing during their Thanksgiving breaks, a group of students from the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) is spending some of its time on a community service construction project at Harmony School in the Logan community.
CATA Building Construction...
Good Hope student Hanna Hancock, left, speaks to WWII veteran Thurman Ryan, right, at the 10th annual community Thanksgiving meal Wednesday at the school. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope community came together Thursday morning for its 10th annual community Thanksgiving meal. The school’s lunchroom was full of folks enjoying a great lunch and...
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and the Cullman City Council are ready to turn on the new Christmas lights that have been placed on the tops of the buildings on U.S. Highway 31 from U.S. Highway 278 to Fifth Street tonight (Wednesday, Nov. 21) at 5 p.m. Those who wish to participate should meet on the street in front of...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 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
Wren, Mahalla N., 38
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
carrying a pistol without a license
Willingham, Tyren S., 22
FTA- third-degree domestic violence
FTA- public intoxication
FTA- possession of drug...
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, left, speaks at the town council meeting this week. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council this week extended an invitation to the community to join in as it celebrates the opening of the new Dale’s Market, as well as the now-completed Alabama Highway 157 turn lane project....
Shown left to right: Cullman County Commissioners Garry Marchman and Kerry Watson; Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle; Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope; Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman; District Judge Rusty Turner; and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, exactly two weeks since the Nov. 6 election, Cullman County’s...
Wallace State TRIO/SSS students Bethany Gray and Dora Duarte dropped off bags full of canned goods at Colony’s Carpenter’s Cabinet located in the town’s Educational Complex. Photo courtesy Wallace State TRIO/SSS
HANCEVILLE - Students enrolled in Wallace State’s TRIO/Student Support Services program recently completed a community service project by delivering canned goods to Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) and the...
Shown left to right are Dr. Susan Patterson, Donna Avery, Tina Bates, Amy Emmert, Sabrina Yarbrough and Michelle Nix. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman City Schools’ Child Nutrition Program managers were recognized by Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson at Monday night’s meeting of the Cullman City School Board. The city school system recently received the Alabama Best...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 20, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided
Cullman Police Department
Simmons, Nicholas H., 39
possession of drug paraphernalia
Knowles, Chandler R., 25
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
possession of drug paraphernalia
Valdez, Kelly A., 21
chemical endangerment of a child
third-degree...
CULLMAN - Karma in Cullman’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be Wednesday, Nov. 21 from 2-7 p.m. at the Hilltop Senior Center, located at 1545 Vince Circle SW in Cullman.
This is a free dinner for anyone in the community.
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CULLMAN - All City of Cullman and Cullman County offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
City sanitation
There will be no residential sanitation or recycling pickup on Thursday, Nov. 22. Thursday’s route will run on Friday, Nov. 23. Commercial sanitation will be picked up as normal.
County sanitation
Sanitation routes will...
Volunteers work happily at the Grover Reeves meal in 2016. This year’s meal will be on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22, beginning at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Church. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
We just want everybody to come who needs a meal. We don’t want them to be hungry on Thanksgiving, and we don’t want them to be alone...
The Berlin Town Council on Monday night, Nov. 19, 2018 (Heather Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
BERLIN - As the newest town incorporated in Cullman County, Berlin took several huge steps toward expanding its borders and improving the community at Monday's town council meeting, approving the Town’s first petitions of annexation - one for the Lovelady farm, the acreage of...
WWII veteran Cloyce Talmadge Drake, left, and The Brandin Iron Steakhouse’s Josh Speakman, right, pose for a photo during Monday’s free Thanksgiving dinner for veterans. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - Brandin’ Iron Steakhouse in West Point opened its doors again this year to host the annual Thanksgiving dinner for veterans, put on by local nonprofit Saving...
Kirk Nugent
HANCEVILLE – Kirk Nugent, Wallace State’s new director of information technology, has earned the status of Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT).
Nugent joined Wallace State earlier this semester.
The CGEIT certification is administered by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) and recognizes professionals for their knowledge and application of enterprise IT governance principles and practices.
For...
