CULLMAN - One person died following a wreck in the city of Cullman Monday morning. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Charlotte June Nelson, 79, of Cullman.
Kilpatrick said Nelson was transported to Cullman Regional, where she succumbed to her injuries.
The two-vehicle crash happened on U.S. Highway 31 at the entrance to Sportsman Lake Road at...
CULLMAN - Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action.
Join Cullman Regional for its second annual National Wear Red Day luncheon on Friday, Feb. 1 at Top...
TUSCALOOSA - University of Alabama student Ryder Jones, of West Point, is participating in UA's Cooperative Education Program in spring 2019. Jones is working at Saiia Construction.
In the Cooperative Education Program, more than 230 students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time employment. This program offers work related to the academic major or career interests of each...
Rotarian Jeb Williamson presents the William O. Buettner Service Above Self Award to honoree John Apel. (Photo courtesy Maria Stanford)
CULLMAN - On Thursday, Jan. 17, the Cullman Rotary Club presented its William O. Buettner Service Above Self Award to John Apel. Apel, a native of Cullman, is president of Apel Machine & Supply Company, a family-owned business with more...
Left to right, Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle pose for a photo at Friday’s State of the State luncheon at the All Steak Restaurant in Cullman. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday hosted its annual State of the State luncheon, featuring members...
Welti Elementary School Ambassadors show their appreciation to members of the Cullman County School Board. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) officially seated its board for the new session as students, teachers and administrators from schools across the county came to honor board members. January has been declared...
U.S. Air Force Airman Damon K. Gustafson
U.S. Air Force Airman Damon K. Gustafson 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...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
None reported
Arrests
None reported
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan.16
third-degree burglary, Willoughby Roofing & Sheet Metal, 3rd Ave. SE, misc.
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, fourth-degree theft of property, third-degree criminal trespassing,...
Community Notes- Jan. 18-22
Community Prayer for Ron Cates
Friday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m.
ECM Speedway
1546 County Road 6, Bremen, Alabama 35033
North Alabama Quartet Convention
Jan. 18-19, 2019
Free admission
Temple Baptist Church, 30 County Road 1184, Cullman (off Alabama Highway 157 near West Point)
5:30 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday
Friday will feature a concert by Triumphant Quartet.
Saturday evening will feature a...
The ribbon was cut on the re-vamped and re-opened Cullman Bowling Center on Thursday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Bowling Center has undergone a major renovation and celebrated its recent grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting, along with the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and city leaders, on Thursday. The bowling center began renovations in...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 14
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, Hwy. 278 E
illegal possession of prescription drugs, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, Chad Dr.
unauthorized use of a...
LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting” is on exhibit at The Evelyn Burrow Museum through Feb. 11.
HANCEVILLE - The car show and cruise-in planned for Saturday, Jan. 19, at Wallace State’s Burrow Center, has been rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. due to the threat of inclement weather.
The car show...
Crowds gathered for Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting to talk about Rock the South and a proposed zoning ordinance change. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council had one of its shortest-ever agendas, but held one of its longest-ever meetings, as city residents came to ask questions and express concerns about two separate...
TUSCALOOSA - University of Alabama student Myles McLeroy, of Cullman, recently shared results of research at the RRS Live program, an interactive broadcast of projects conducted by students in the Randall Research Scholars Program. Students discussed the goals, outcomes and societal impact of the research they conducted during the fall 2018 semester.
McLeroy, whose major is computer science, shared information...
2018 Cullman County Spelling Bee winner Jessie Godbee of Cullman Middle School, with her parents David Godbee and Tanya Davis (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Cullman County Schools Elementary Curriculum Coordinator Margaret Guthrie and Elementary Curriculum Administrative Assistant Leah Sapp have announced the 92nd annual Cullman County Spelling Bee, to be held at Temple Baptist Church, 30 County Road...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 16, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents reported
Arrests
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
1/14, person, duty upon striking unattended vehicle, 1st Ave. NE, damage to ’11 Honda CRV, $500
1/15, person, third-degree burglary, Logan St. SW, misc.,...
Left to right are West Elementary Principal Dr. Jay Page, West Elementary Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Shaddix and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Elizabeth Shaddix, guidance counselor at West Elementary School, has received statewide recognition, being named the 2019 Alabama School Counselor of the Year by the Alabama School Counselor Association....
Young and family prepare care packages for distribution. Photo courtesy Angie Young.
CULLMAN - When Angie Handley Young began to take notice of homeless people around Cullman County, she didn’t think to herself, “Someone should do something.” She thought, “I should do something.” And she did. She started a group on Facebook named Hope for the Homeless about two months...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents reported
Arrests
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
person, unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, Wisteria St. SE, misc., $200
person, unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, Wisteria...
When you have Auggie’s attention, you know it!
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Auggie is an “Australian shepherd-whatever-else mix” and, more importantly, a “sweet girl.” She’s an exciting medium- to high-energy pet who loves human companionship and could have a future as a therapy, companion or comfort dog. Ruttkay...
JACKSONVILLE - Jacksonville State University conferred degrees to 582 students at its fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 13. Due to ongoing repairs at Pete Mathews Coliseum following the destructive March 19, 2018 tornado, the ceremony was held on Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium.
JSU President John M. Beehler presented degrees to 441 undergraduates and 141 graduate students, including:
Katelyn Downs of...
Kate Daniels
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Learning Communities welcomes poet Kate Daniels to campus on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Burrow Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public!
Daniels, the Edwin Mims Chair of English at Vanderbilt University, is the author of six poetry collections, including “The White Wave,” “The...
A Johnson's Crossing volunteer firefighter on the scene of a house fire in White City in November 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN COUNTY - When Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail sounded the proverbial alarm at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting about a serious shortage of volunteer firefighters, he wasn’t crying wolf by any stretch of the imagination....
Rock the South Founder Shane Quick (pictured), along with partner Nathan Baugh, came to explain plans for the festival’s new site and answer questions about the project at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Monday evening’s regular meeting of the Cullman City Council instantly became a referendum on the decision by Rock...
Good Hope Councilmen Maxie Jones and John Harris, with Mayor Jerry Bartlett at Monday night’s council meeting (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The City of Good Hope moved forward at Monday night’s council meeting with an as-yet undisclosed economic development project, following an executive session after which Mayor Jerry Bartlett was authorized to enter into an...
Attendees gather around Southern Ghost Girl Heather Lawrence Saturday night at Rumors Deli. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Close to 100 ghost enthusiasts came out to Rumors Deli Saturday evening for an interactive tour and paranormal investigation hosted by The Southern Ghost Girls. Lesley Ann, founder of Southern Ghost Girls, and her partner Heather Lawrence hosted the...
Pictured left to right: MaKenzie Cruce, Anna Agnello, Mayor Woody Jacobs and Shawna Norman
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 1, 2019, "Catholic Schools Week" in the city of Cullman.
On hand to accept the proclamation on behalf of Sacred Heart School were Shawna Norman and students MaKenzie Cruce and Anna Agnello.
The...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents reported
Arrests
Jan. 10
Bartlett, Troy Lee, 45
FTA- public intoxication
Calvert, Chaulka Charles, 43
writ of arrest- child support
Edge, Patrick Thomas, 24
first-degree burglary
Gordon, Erica Sharee Overton, 29
possession of drug paraphernalia
illegal possession of...
Thanks to a multi-year deal, a 150-acre portion of a City-annexed parcel west of Interstate 65 (southwest corner of map) is the new home of Rock the South. (Image courtesy Google Earth)
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, Rock the South (RTS) and production company 46 Entertainment announced that the massive music event has found a new and bigger home away...
TROY - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List and Chancellor's List for the fall semester and term two of the 2018/2019 academic year.
Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65 qualify for the Provost's List.
Cullman-area...
Rock N Roll Sushi, in southwest Cullman’s Marktplatz Center, hopes to be open the week of Jan. 20. The restaurant’s interior features hand-painted murals by local artist Seth Miller. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman’s Rock N Roll Sushi is nearing its much-anticipated opening. Friday, The Tribune sat down with co-owners Lee and Brooke Black and general...
Earlier this week, James R. Smith Trucking Company signed on to partner with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force through “Truckers Against Trafficking.” (Photo courtesy Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force)
CULLMAN COUNTY - Friday, Jan. 11 was national Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force had a full schedule for both that day...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 11, 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
Incidents
Jan. 9
harassing communications
fourth-degree theft of property, Books-A-Million, $27
Jan. 10
identity theft, fraudulent use of a credit or debit card
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle,...
Pictured, left to right, are Kathy Wilson, Mayor Woody Jacobs, District Judge Kim Chaney and Blakely Hopper
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday officially proclaimed Jan. 11, 2019 “Human Trafficking Awareness Day” in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation from the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force were Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney,...
Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker speaks at the Cullman County Republican Women meeting this week. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker was the guest speaker this week at the Cullman County Republican Women’s January meeting. He touched on a variety of topics including county roads, the annual budget, insurance costs, last...
Cullman Tribune file photo
HANCEVILLE - “I’m here to sound the alarm!” said Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. Hanceville Fire and Rescue battled two structure fires Wednesday and into the early morning hours of Thursday, and the mayor said there is a serious shortage of volunteer manpower.
“This is a problem. The problem isn’t just...
More than 40 people came out to Goat Island Brewing Tuesday night to learn the Carolina Shag from Coach Andy Page and his wife, Liz. Next week’s class, on Tuesday, Jan. 15, will begin at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Pictured are Glen and Jennifer Laney.
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 7
County Road 1161, harassment
Third Ave. SW Garden City, trespassing/criminal mischief
County Road 49, domestic violence
Hwy. 31, theft of property
County Road 651, burglary
County Road 715, trespassing/criminal mischief
County Road 1138, harassment/trespassing
County...
Br. Benedict Dyar (St. Bernard)
CULLMAN - On Saturday, Jan. 12, Br. Benedict Dyar, O.S.B. will be hosting a book signing of his newly released novel, “The Flame of Telbyrin” at the Ave Maria Grotto bookstore in Cullman. Dyar hopes that his novel will help bring light and joy to all who read it.
“It’s just a good story that I’m...
Cullman High School ninth-grader BriAnn Payne, left, works with volunteer Michael Burchett during this week’s “Keeping It Real” program at the school. The program is put on by Cullman Area Workforce Solutions. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Economic Development Agency’s (CEDA’s) workforce entity, Cullman Area Workforce Solutions (CAWS), brought its “Keeping It Real” program to...
West Point fifth-grader Ellorie Kate Harbison (right) explains how her wired-up banana keyboard produces musical notes on the computer. Teachers even got to try playing songs! (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - On Wednesday morning, most Cullman County Schools students got the day off while teachers and administrators attended the system’s seventh annual Cullman County Education and Technology...
The Holly Pond Town Council held its first meeting of the new year Tuesday night. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND – The Holly Pond Town Council at Tuesday’s meeting granted Mayor Bill Oliver permission to pursue two grants which will allow renovation of the town’s sewer plant and intake lines.
The mayor and council also issued a proclamation,...
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its first work session and meeting of 2019 Tuesday morning. The work session was scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and the commissioners, along with County Attorney Chad Floyd, met with a county employee, members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and county engineers. The Cullman Tribune was...
CULLMAN - Cullman Police say a number of vehicles have been broken into recently and one stolen. Reports show two incidents on Monday and five on Tuesday this week. All have been on the city’s southwest side, first on Cherokee Avenue and then in the area of Greenbriar Drive.
According to Sgt. Todd Chiaranda, “In the early morning hours of...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 9, 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
Incidents
1/7 fourth-degree theft of property, Warnke Rd. NW, bicycle
1/8 unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, Greenbrier Dr. SW, backpack and contents
1/8 unlawful breaking...
FAIRVIEW - Cullman County Schools teachers are attending a technology conference at Fairview High School today, learning how to incorporate tech into their classrooms and curriculum, and how technological developments are shaping the next generation of education. Look for full story coming soon.
Left to right: Councilman Curtis Johnson, Mayor Donnis Leeth, Councilman Samuel Ashford and Councilman Melvin Hammond (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, during the regular meeting of the Colony Town Council, Mayor Donnis Leeth announced that he had heard from a developer with whom he has been working, who informed him that Colony is going...
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Blakely Hopper, Chairman Kenneth Walker, Gail Swafford, Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney and Commissioner Garry Marchman (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday proclaimed January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman. Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney, along with Blakely Hopper and Gail Swafford from...
The Fairview Town Council held its first meeting of the new year on Monday night. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - On Monday evening, the Fairview Town Council held its first meeting of the new year. Town Clerk Debbie Shedd began by distributing paperwork and instructing new members on forms to file with the Probate Office.
The council...
Baileyton Town Council (Cullman Tribune file photo)
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton is ready to move forward with the construction its new town hall. Walker Brothers, Ltd. entered a bid of $310,000 at December’s council meeting. The bid was well over the $265,000 budgeted for the construction, so the council voted at the time to table it until Monday...
Here are six of the 47 dogs featured as a “Pet of the Week” in The Cullman Tribune in 2018. (Cullman County Animal Shelter)
CULLMAN - Throughout 2018, The Tribune ran a print and online series called “Pet of the Week” in partnership with the Cullman County Animal Shelter, featuring dogs available for adoption at the shelter. When we started,...
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Slick is a 6-month-old lab/terrier mix whose former owner is now working outside the country. He was well cared for, a good-mannered pup who’s already housebroken. Around the shelter, he’s shown a great fondness for human companionship and play time, especially with his...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 8, 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
Helms, Brittany L., 31
fourth-degree theft of property
Tuminksi, Joseph O., 38
fourth-degree theft of property
Boatright, Jeffery L., 52
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Hardy, Steven A., 32
unlawful distribution of a controlled...
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...
