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...
(Stock Photo)
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...
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. Â 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...
