Left to right, back row: Rep. Corey “Turkey” Harbison, “Count” Mayor Jerry Bartlett, Councilwoman Susan “Hippie Chick” Eller, Councilman Maxie “Cowboy” Jones and Deputy Eric Robertson; left to right, front row: Harper Salisbury, Anna Salisbury, Destiny Siegel and Lilliana Siegel (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The City of Good Hope celebrated Halloween with a costume contest...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 30, 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
Cobb, Jordan A., 21
DUI- combined substance
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
possession of drug paraphernalia
West, Jayme A., 37
attempting to elude
resisting arrest
possession of drug paraphernalia
Lane, Eric J.,...
Editor's Note: In Tuesday's original story, the victim was listed as a Cullman County teen.
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Falkville teenager was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning, according to Alabama State Troopers. The victim, 16, was officially identified Wednesday morning as Jacob Shedd,16, by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
A media release from Troopers said the 16-year-old...
Cullman Caring for Kids, The Good Samaritan Health Clinic and Hospice of Cullman County each received $7,000 from Merchants Bank of Alabama on Tuesday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Merchants Bank of Alabama on Tuesday presented donations to local nonprofit organizations from funds raised at the bank’s 25th annual Charity Classic golf tournament, which was held at...
Children of Restoring Women Outreach residents painted these pumpkins at the RWO Halloween party Sunday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Local nonprofit Restoring Women Outreach celebrated Halloween Sunday night at Hope House. Current participants, graduates, families and other supporters gathered for fellowship, food and traditional Halloween activities.
The organization’s director, Summer Burden, said, “It’s just a fun...
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little, Commissioner Garry Marchman and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker pose for a photo in July, when Little was awarded the Pat Neuhauser Spirit of Emergency Management Award. On Oct. 24, Little was awarded the 2018 IAEM-USA Clayton R. Christopher Memorial Award. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
FALLS CHURCH, Va....
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 29, 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
Eddy, Sandy D., 36
FTA- giving false info to law enforcement
Shepherd, Andrea L., 23
resisting arrest
Addison, Kayla M., 26
obstruction/using a false ID
Washington, Jeremiah J., 22
FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of...
John Edward Cole (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - A Fairview man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to felony murder. Court records show that John Edward Cole, 36, entered his guilty plea earlier this month in the death of Frederick William Galin, 71. The murder occurred during the commission of a burglary at Galin’s...
In October, St. Bernard art students participated in the Cullman Oktoberfest art competition. (Left to right) Amber Lin received top honors with the Heritage Award; Josh Spitzer won second place and Abigail Curtis took home the third-place ribbon. Congratulations to each of these talented students and to their instructor, Ms. Sharon Collier.
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/31/update-falkville-teen-killed-tuesday-morning-crash
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Cullman County teenager was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning, according to Alabama State Troopers. The victim, 16, has not been identified.
A media release from Troopers said the 16-year-old driver was killed when the 2017 Chevrolet Cruz he was driving left Cullman County Road 1212 and struck a tree. He was...
L-R: Dustin Burney, Karli Marler, Trevor Cheatham, Kenzie Jones and Colton Robison / Photo courtesy Mike Burkett
CULLMAN - Mike Burkett, building construction teacher at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) shared with The Tribune that on Oct. 25-26, the academy’s five-member student Carpentry Team won first place in the Team Build Competition held in Tuscaloosa. The CATA team was...
The sensory-friendly format allowed families more freedom. During the intermission, some folks even broke out the toys, including East Elementary Principal David Wiggins (in stripes). (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Sunday afternoon, Wallace State Theatre gave the last performance in a four-day run of the Disney classic “Mary Poppins,” in many ways saving the best for...
Here are some fun activities happening in the area Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 30-31. Check www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar for more information.
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Temple Baptist Church Trunk-N-Treat, 6-8 p.m.
30 County Road 1184, Cullman, AL 35057
Friendship Squares Halloween Party, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Point Community Center, Hwy. 69 and Hwy 157, Cullman
Dress up in square dance attire or Halloween costume and come join us for a...
The winners of the Name the Robot Contest are pictured in front of the da Vinci robot. Pictured from L-R, front row: Nolan Nobinger, Jackson Dossey, Louis McGraw, Bailey Wilkerson, Braylea Prince, Annabella Rose Griffin, Brayden Vanderburg, Ethan Thomas, Savannah Bischoff; second row: Betsy Karr, surgical services director; Urologist Lars Erik Walllin, III, MD, robotic surgery medical director; Sissy...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 25-28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018
Burcham, Bryan Alexander, 20
GJ- second-degree rape
Burley, Desirae Nicole, 24
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Cloud, Jason Lynn, 40
establishment of residence SORNA
Hankins, Tyler Mark, 23
FTA- first-degree theft...
CULLMAN - A man was stabbed at the Economy Inn at 1834 Second Ave. NW (U.S. Highway 31 North) in Cullman Sunday night.
According to Cullman Police Department Capt. of Investigation Becky Boyd, the CPD responded to a report of an alleged robbery at Economy Inn Sunday at approximately 11:30 pm.
“Upon arrival officers found Roland Wayne Cleghorn, who had been...
Left to right: Austin Alexander, Christopher Putman and Abigail Kusz (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The 10th annual Parkside Pumpkin Run took place Saturday morning, with 30-plus runners taking off from Parkside School, looping around Baileyton and finishing up at the town’s park.
Young runners from Holly Pond had a great race with Christopher Putman being the first...
This story has been updated.
BAILEYTON - When Parkside School teachers Jacy Douglas and Tracey Jones decided to decorate their classrooms in Hogwarts themes from the "Harry Potter" series, they probably weren’t counting on receiving national, and even international, attention for their efforts. But they have. On Thursday morning, NBC’s "Today Show" will travel to the school to meet the...
Maggie’s Marketplace was one of many vendors set up at Saturday’s Holly Pond Vintage Market. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The second annual local favorite Holly Pond Vintage Market was held this weekend with around 40 vendors set up at the Governor’s Park in Holly Pond selling antiques, vintage items, art, boutique clothing and much more....
Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives Lee Auman, standing, speaks to supporters at Heritage Park in Cullman on Sunday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives Lee Auman hosted a community cookout and town hall meeting at Heritage Park in Cullman Sunday afternoon.
Auman said campaigning in all the counties in Alabama's...
Image from the 2017 Hanceville Fall Fest. This year's event is Sunday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m. (Tribune file photo)
HANCEVILLE - Sunday afternoon will see the return of Hanceville Fall Fest. The event, featuring a Halloween trunk or treat, will begin at 4 p.m. in downtown Hanceville. The fest will run until 6 p.m., but the accompanying Swamp John’s...
Here are some fun activities happening in the area today through Monday, Oct. 27-29. Check www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar for more information. The Tribune will publish a new list on Tuesday with events for Oct. 30-31.
Saturday, Oct. 27
10th Annual Parkside Pumpkin Run- 9 a.m.
12431 Alabama Highway 69, Baileyton
Parkside School will be hosting its 10th annual race – The Great Pumpkin Run –...
The Good Hope Middle School robotics team in action Friday morning at Wallace State (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Friday morning, students from around this part of the state gathered at Wallace State Community College for the North Alabama BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics Tournament. Teams from Good Hope Middle School and Good Hope...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 25, 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
McCormack, Ethan D., 24
fourth-degree receiving stolen property
Brown, Harold H., 52
public intoxication
Peinhardt, Robert R., 33
GJ- first-degree financial exploitation of the elderly
GJ- first-degree theft of property
Mahaffey, Corey R., 32
FTA-...
MONTGOMERY - Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall urges Alabamians to participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, on Saturday, Oct. 27, at various locations throughout the state.
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office, 8 a.m. to noon
Cullman County residents can bring their unused or expired medication to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office Training Building, next door...
Image from the 2017 Holly Pond Vintage Market (Tribune file photo)
Updated 10-25-18 7:21 p.m.
HOLLY POND - This Saturday, Oct. 27, the owners of Holly Pond antique store The Middle of Nowhere are teaming up with the Town of Holly Pond Town Council to host the second annual Holly Pond Vintage Market at Governor’s Park. The event will showcase antiques,...
A crew installed the shelter behind Colony Town Hall Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy Patricia Ponder/Colony Town Hall)
COLONY - On Thursday morning, Colony’s town government moved a big step closer to fulfilling one of its longtime promises to its community with the installation of a tornado shelter behind Colony Town Hall. Site preparation and pad construction began last week, and...
Cullman Police Officers Chris Nichols and Chuck Shikle smile for the camera Wednesday at the City’s annual safety meeting and picnic. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 10-25-18 at 3:50 p.m.
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman held its annual Citywide Safety Meeting and Picnic Wednesday at the Festhalle Market Platz. Members of all city departments were on hand for...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 22-24, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Oct. 22, 2018
Adams, Thomas Anthony, 36
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Alexander, Michael Jimmie, 67
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Cunningham, Tonya Farr, 41
FTA- negotiating a worthless...
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Auntie is a medium-sized, 6-month-old mixed breed pup, born in mid-April. She’s a lively medium- to high-energy pet who seems destined for a career as a companion, comfort or therapy dog.
Ruttkay said of Auntie, “Patience and perseverance have produced a trusting...
The Mobile Unit, front and center at First Source’s fundraising banquet, has become a big, very visible part of the organization’s outreach efforts.
HANCEVILLE - First Source for Women (FSW), the faith-based, pro-life pregnancy and parenting support service headquartered in Hanceville, is growing by leaps and bounds. Just five years ago, in 2013, the organization saw 88 new clients. This...
West Point Middle School Scholars (L-R): Aaiden Jones, John-Davis Yovino, Brodie Henry, Eli Taylor, Silas Baty, Judd Douglas, Katie Beth Yovino, Zeke Cornett, Abigail Roy, Kaleb Perry (Photo courtesy Lee Henry)
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from Tuesday’s middle school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State.
West Point has proven to be a juggernaut. Due to a bye in next week’s...
“Race for the Cure 2016 with (from left) my son, Hugh; dad, Don Marecle; my mom, Christy Marecle; (me); my sister, Haley Marecle; and my daughter, Vivian, in the stroller” (courtesy of Lindsey Marshall)
On March 16, 2015, Dr. Lindsey Marshall and her partner Dr. Katherine Stidham celebrated the opening of their Signature Smiles dental practice. Opening a business takes...
Hanceville took first-place Best in Class Band at the Tennessee Valley Invitational Marching Competition, adding a $200 check to its trophy collection. (courtesy photo)
CULLMAN - Five area marching bands competed in competitions on Saturday, Oct. 20. Four traveled to Muscle Shoals to take part in the Tennessee Valley Invitational Marching Competition: Hanceville, Holly Pond, Meek and Vinemont. All four...
Retired U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams was the special guest speaker at Tuesday night’s Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy graduation at Temple Baptist Church in Cullman. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Temple Baptist Church hosted the graduation ceremony for the Cullman County Sheriff Office’s Citizens’ Academy Tuesday evening. The 33 citizen graduates were honored...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 23, 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
Teal, Kevin R., 47
third-degree domestic violence- harassing communications
Powell, James H. III, 30
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle
Parker, Chad S., 34
unlawful breaking and entering of a...
The electronic billboard at Wallace State Community College was dedicated in memory of Kay Barnett. Attending the dedication ceremony are from left, in front, Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Selma Barnett, Sherri and Chuck Troxler; in back, Kristi and Stephen Barnett.
HANCEVILLE - Family and friends of the late Kay Barnett gathered Tuesday morning at Wallace State Community College...
Panelists (L-R) Grace Potter, Maria Steele and Sean Stephen listen to U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town (right) at Tuesday night’s opioid crisis town hall meeting in Cullman. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the U.S. Department of Justice came to town to talk about the opioid crisis facing Alabama. U.S. Attorney for the Northern District...
George was a pitiful pup when he first arrived at the shelter…(Photo courtesy Donna Ruttkay)...but now he’s doing fine and enjoying the company of a brother in his foster home! (Photo courtesy Shay Culbertson)...That is a satisfied puppy! (Photo courtesy Shay Culbertson)
CULLMAN - We at The Tribune like to help out the Cullman County Animal Shelter and its temporary...
Fairview’s popular Brindley Mountain BBQ was declared a complete loss after a fire Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy of Nick Lee)
FAIRVIEW - A fire swept through Brindley Mountain BBQ in Fairview Tuesday morning, and Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief Doug Williams said Tuesday afternoon that the building is a complete loss.
The fire began at approximately 10:16 a.m. at the restaurant,...
London Nix and Carla Fussell, foreground, prepare bouquets on Monday at Cullman Florist for Wednesday's “Petal It Forward” event. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – After the success it had last year, Cullman Florist will once again participate in the nationwide event “Petal it Forward” this Wednesday, Oct. 24 . During the event, florists will surprise people on...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 22, 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
Shine, Tara M., 26
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
possession of drug paraphernalia
Mangum, Hailey C., 27
second-degree stalking
Eipp, Austin W., 24
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor...
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/23/brindley-mountain-bbq-fire-it-s-complete-loss
FAIRVIEW - Emergency responders are on the scene of a fire at Brindley Mountain BBQ in Fairview. The restaurant is located at 7472 Alabama Highway 69 N, across from Hopper's Family Market.
This is a developing story.
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Members of the Duck River Reservoir Oversight Board hear about the pipeline project from Dale Bright of St. John & Associates Monday morning. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, the Duck River Reservoir Oversight Board held its quarterly meeting, hearing presentations about the pipeline project, upcoming pump station project, water plant improvements and water quality...
Patrolman Kyle Foshee was recognized for his actions last month that led to the arrest of two suspects charged with numerous crimes across the state. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council adopted an ordinance banning the use of vaping devices in public places where the use of cigarettes are banned. It...
Left to right: Councilman Taft Dillashaw, Councilman Greg Brown, Councilman John Harris, WellStone Behavioral Health COO Chris Van Dyke, Councilman Maxie Jones and Mayor Jerry Bartlett (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night presented donations to several local organizations and schools. In all, the City donated a total of $45,500,...
Image from the 2017 Trunk or Treat at the Cullman Police Department. This year's event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-8 p.m. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department will hold its popular Halloween Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-8 p.m. The department said there will be police cars, firetrucks a helicopter,...
The Krystal sign lies in the parking lot of 1701 Second Ave. Monday morning. The restaurant location closed Sunday night. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 10-22-18 4:36 p.m.
CULLMAN - Krystal in Cullman closed to the public temporarily at the end of the business day Sunday, but according to franchisee partner John Jones, a new location will be open...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 15-21, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Oct. 15, 2018
Antonio Santiago, Ivan, 26
GJ- third-degree burglary
Brizendine, Christopher Neal, 44
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Crane, Charles William, 49
FTA- driving while revoked
Early, Misty Rachelle, 43
menacing
Hankins, Tyler Mark, 23
attempting to elude
driving without a...
A five-day, four-night trip of New York is one of the 11 options for the winner of the Premier Winner’s Choice package to choose from if they have the winning bid at the 14th Annual Wallace State Future Foundation Student Investment Luncheon on Oct. 31.
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Future Foundation is gearing up for its 14th annual Student...
Photo courtesy of Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Foundation has announced that auditions for next year’s For Kids’ Sake Variety Show will take place on Nov. 13 and 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Colonel Cullmann Room in Professional Office Building II on the campus of Cullman Regional.
The program is open to students from the Cullman community who...
Karma in Cullman served more than 400 at its 2016 Community Thanksgiving Dinner. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Local charity Karma in Cullman, an organization that provides food and other necessities to people in need, and whose social media presence serves as a clearinghouse for its members to help and encourage each other, is getting ready for the upcoming Thanksgiving...
Wood carvings for sale at one of the many vendor booths at the Mud Creek Arts and Crafts Festival Saturday in Hanceville (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The ninth annual Mud Creek Arts and Crafts Festival took place in Hanceville Saturday. Started almost a decade ago by late Hanceville Councilwoman and Civitan Joann Walls, when it was...
Visitors stroll the grounds of the Peinhardt Living History Farm on Saturday during the annual Peinhardt Farm Day. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Saturday, Peinhardt Living History Farm put on its longtime community favorite, Peinhardt Farm Day. For more than 20 years, the Peinhardt family and numerous volunteers have opened the old homestead farm to the...
Human trafficking survivor Charity Pittman (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - “This is a silent walk, we’re walking for those without a voice,” this year’s Freedom Walk organizer, Stephanie Wood, said to those congregated at the Cullman County Courthouse Saturday morning. The group walked for the A21 Campaign, a nonprofit, non-governmental organization whose mission is to fight human...
Left to right: Chamber Board Member Shirley Quattlebaum; Chamber Vice-Chair, Tourism Ben Harrison; Chamber Director of Tourism Roger Steele; “Absolutely Alabama” host Fred Hunter; Chamber Chair Susan Copeland (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly community luncheon Friday at the All-Steak Restaurant, with special guest speaker, WBRC Meteorologist and host...
Triumphant Quartet was entertaining, as always, at Thursday night’s Caring for Cullman concert. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - A crowd gathered Thursday evening at the Cullman High School to hear good music and support a great cause, as Good Samaritan Health Clinic (GSHC) put on its fourth annual Caring for Cullman fundraising concert with Triumphant Quartet and...
Gov. Ivey addressed a crowd of supporters from the front steps of the Cullman County Courthouse Friday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On her way to Huntsville Friday evening, Gov. Kay Ivey stopped off in Cullman to address a crowd of supporters on the front steps of the Cullman County Courthouse. She told the crowd, “Things...
Crafted gourds in all shapes, sizes and colors are on display at the Alabama Gourd Show. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The 20th annual Alabama Gourd Show continues Saturday at the Cullman Civic Center. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The show, which has been running since 1999, started at the fairgrounds, then moved to the...
Pictured are, front row, from left, students Erin Williams, Andrea Big-Powers, Kristin Hart, Baylee Chrietzberg, Whitney Buettner, Morgan Griffin, Ashley Faulkner, Jazmin Bobo, Nicole Smith; second row, from left, Casey Westmoreland, Angel Quinn, Shelby Brown, Katy Massey, Karlie Cook, Elizabeth Gazca, Laura Smithson, Michelle Mendez, Jheny Haynes; back row, from left, Courtney Phelps, Chad Fines, Janie Akins, Paige Chambers,...
The Fairview Lions Club is hosting its third annual Harvest Festival and Movie in the Park.
Randall Shedd Community Park (across from school) at 5 p.m.
We will be showing the brand new HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3!
We will have games, costume contest & candy FREE OF CHARGE.
We will be selling concessions!
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and flashlights and join us for some...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 17-18, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No reports provided.
Cullman Police Department
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018
Boatright, Vickie M., 55
third-degree theft of property
Smith, Timothy M., 32
disorderly conduct
unlawful possession of marijuana
FTA- fourth-degree theft of property
Daniel, Troy J., 30
unlawful possession or receipt...
9th Annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival in historic downtown Hanceville
Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The festival is a Hanceville Civitan project, and all proceeds benefit the Hanceville schools.
Admission is free.
There will be:
Art Show
Arts & crafts vendors
Live music
Historical walking tours
Kids’ activities
Rides on Hanceville’s first fire truck
Locally-grown produce
German lunch at Trinity Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m.
To...
Peinhardt Living History Farm opens its 40 acres of family farm to the public on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The entire family can enjoy hands-on experiences from hay rides, farm animals, quilting, crafts, old-time music, antique tractors, crop picking, painting pumpkins and much more! Step back into the 1930s and 1940s for a fun day on...
Vehicles recovered were a 2007 GMC Yukon and a late 1980s or early 1990s Mercury Grand Marquis. It appears both vehicles had been in the lake for many years; the Grand Marquis could have been in the lake for decades. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office Dive Team, with the assistance of the Alabama Law...
Join us as we Walk For Freedom in Cullman, Alabama.
Saturday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. in front of the Cullman County Courthouse
We believe that every step we take locally leaves footprints globally. Every dollar fundraised, every poster seen, every person made aware of the issue of human trafficking, add up to one global impact - a world where everyone...
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey’s office released the state’s latest unemployment numbers Friday morning. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate is 4.1 percent. Cullman County’s rate, still the second lowest in the state, is 3.1 percent, down from 3.4 percent last month and the same as its September 2017 rate.
According to Ivey’s office, Alabama has again broken employment...
CULLMAN - An elderly pedestrian using a walker was struck and killed by a truck hauling a trailer on U.S. Highway 278 West, just east of West Elementary School shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said the woman, Janis Simmons, 74, of Cullman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Cullman Police Traffic Homicide Investigator Joey...
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will make a campaign stop in Cullman tonight, Friday, Oct. 19. (Photo courtesy of Governor's Office, Sydney A. Foster)
CULLMAN - Gov. Kay Ivey will make a campaign stop in Cullman tonight, Friday, Oct. 19. Ivey is expected to arrive at the Cullman County Courthouse by 5:30 p.m.
The Cullman County Republican Party is hosting the event,...
Photo courtesy of Joey Duncan
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/19/pedestrian-victim-identified-thursday-night-crash-hwy-278-cullman
Updated 10-18-18 9:38 p.m.
CULLMAN - An elderly pedestrian using a walker was struck and killed by a truck hauling a trailer on U.S. Highway 278 West, just east of West Elementary School shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the woman's death. Kilpatrick said the victim was pronounced...
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/18/update-pedestrian-struck-killed-truck-us-278-w-west-elementary
CULLMAN - A pedestrian has been struck by a truck with a trailer on U.S. Highway 278 West, just east of West Elementary School.
Cullman Police Traffic Homicide Investigator Joey Duncan said the roadway is closed in both directions between Rosemont Avenue and Morgan Avenue.
This is a developing story.
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BIRMINGHAM – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama will join with school and government officials in Cullman on Tuesday, Oct. 23, for a town hall meeting to discuss the opioid crisis and its effects on families in the Cullman area.
The town hall meeting kicks off Red Ribbon Week in north Alabama and will be from...
Gov. Kay Ivey awarded the Cullman County Commission $291,294 to construct a bathhouse/restroom facility at Stony Lonesome OHV Park. (Tribune file photo)
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey's office on Thursday announced the awarding of $2.7 million in grants. The office said the funds will help expand or build trails or trail amenities at 10 sites in Alabama to enhance recreation...
Carpenter’s Cabinet President Chris Warnick and Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, center, cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the town’s community food pantry at the Colony Educational Complex Wednesday. (W.C. Mann)
COLONY - On Wednesday morning, Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth and Carpenter’s Cabinet President Chris Warnick cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the town’s community...
Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa honor society recently welcomed its fall inductees.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently welcomed new members during its annual fall induction ceremony.
Phi Theta Kappa is the college’s honor society, and Wallace State students are eligible for consideration if they maintain a 3.5 GPA for 12 or more credit hours the...
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, representatives from Greyhound and others gathered inside the Chevron/Popeyes to cut the ribbon on Cullman’s new Greyhound bus line stop at the corner of Alabama Highway 157 and St. Joseph Drive. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman has been without a Greyhound bus stop for...
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from Tuesday’s middle school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State. According to West Point coach Lee Henry, his team saw a second-round challenge from Cold Springs but continued its flawless season. Cullman continued well, but saw its first defeat from West Point. Vinemont, which struggled early, has come on strong and won its last...
Former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin, right, thanks his attorney Champ Crocker, left, at a Wednesday afternoon post-trial debriefing at Crocker’s office. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning, a juror in the third trial of former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin informed court officials of a conflict of interest: that alleged...
CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama State Troopers said late Tuesday that a Moulton woman and her teenage son were the victims in Tuesday morning's fatal crash on Alabama Highway 69 in Cullman County.
The victims have been identified by the Cullman County Coroner’s Office as Sarah Eileen Aldridge, 41, and her 14-year-old son, whose name has not been released.
The wreck happened...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 15-16, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No reports provided.
Cullman Police Department
Monday, Oct. 15, 2018
Abbott, Kalyn W., 26
FTA- driving without a license
FTA- leaving the scene of an accident
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018
Sullivan, Anna N., 28
fourth-degree theft of property
Bryant, Jacob...
Fr. Marcus Voss, director of development; Sonya and Dyron Powell; and Abbot Cletus Meagher, OSB chairman of the board of directors for Saint Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman.
CULLMAN - In 2010, Dyron Powell, an alumnus of St. Bernard Prep School, hosted his first dinner at Dyron’s Lowcountry Restaurant in Mountain Brook, Alabama, to benefit his Alma Mater. The dinner...
Former Cullman High School Principal, Dr. Elton Bouldin (center) in court on Tuesday (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - In a dramatic courtroom drama Wednesday morning, a mistrial was declared and charges dismissed against former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin. The move came after a conflict of interest between a juror and a witness arose and...
Rumors Deli owner Annette Harris / Photo courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association
BIRMINGHAM - Out of a pool of almost 100 nominees statewide, two Cullman area business owners brought home Retailer of the Year honors Tuesday at the Alabama Retail Association (ARA) awards luncheon in Birmingham.
Annette Harris of Rumors Deli earned a bronze award in the small business category....
Sonya Graham, on her last day of radiation in 2015. Sonya is a breast cancer survivor. (Courtesy photo)
Behind her wicked sense of humor and her refusal to take herself too seriously, Sonya Graham is a magnificent woman of strength, perseverance and inspiration. Her story is one of tragedy, triumph, twists, turns, miracles, hope and the importance of love and...
BLOUNT COUNTY - A Hanceville man was killed as a result of a two-vehicle crash in Blount County on Tuesday. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 31, 2 miles south of Garden City, at 2:48 p.m.
Alabama State Troopers said Christian Alexander Sellers, 22, was seriously injured when the 2002 Ford Taurus he was driving crossed the center line and...
Oliver Tucker, left; James Doss, right (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - Cullman Police recently arrested two men on drug charges in separate cases.
On Oct. 9, the department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) arrested Oliver Samuel Tucker, 22, of Crane Hill. Tucker is charged with three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
Tucker was booked into the...
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, left, speaks at the West Point Town Council meeting Monday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council on Monday night passed the Town’s FY 2019 budget. A detailed budget should be available this Friday showing an expected $57,746 surplus. The budget forecasts $436,632.20 in income with $378,885.41 in...
Former Cullman High School Principal, Dr. Elton Bouldin (center) in court on Tuesday (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin was back in court Tuesday for a third trial, facing third-degree trespassing charges stemming from an incident in April 2016 when he and Cullman High School Assistant Principal Mark Stephens went...
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Secretary of State's Office is reminding Alabamians of the upcoming deadline to register to vote in advance of the Nov. 6, 2018 General Election. Alabama voters will come together on November 6, 2018 to elect officials who will represent them at the state, county and local level. Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 is the deadline to register to...
CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama State Troopers said late Tuesday that a Moulton woman and her teenage son were the victims in Tuesday morning's fatal crash on Alabama Highway 69 in Cullman County.
The wreck happened Tuesday morning on Alabama Highway 69, approximately 2 miles south of Bug Tussle, going toward Jasper, around 10 a.m.
According to initial emergency dispatch reports, an...
Cullman County received the Outstanding Forestry Planning Committee Award for the Northeast Region during the Alabama Landowners Conference Awards Program Oct. 15 at the Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center. Members received a plaque and a $1,000 cash award. The honor goes to a committee that best exemplifies the mission of the Alabama Natural Resources Council through its programs...
Stan and Suzanne Wood, center, of Cullman County were named the Alabama Tree Farmers of the Year during the Alabama Landowners Conference Awards Program Oct. 15 at the Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center. The Alabama Tree Farm Committee selected the couple, who will now compete regionally and nationally representing Alabama. Numerous criterion are used to select a winner,...
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two people were killed in a severe crash Tuesday morning on Alabama Highway 69, approximately 2 miles south of Bug Tussle, going toward Jasper. The incident happened around 10 a.m. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the fatalities.
According to initial emergency dispatch reports, an 18-wheeler hauler hauling steel coils jackknifed off an embankment on top...
Update 10-16-18 12:55 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two people were killed in a severe crash Tuesday morning on Alabama Highway 69, approximately 2 miles south of Bug Tussle, going toward Jasper. The incident happened around 10 a.m. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the fatalities.
According to initial emergency dispatch reports, an 18-wheeler hauler hauling steel coils jackknifed off an...
Summer Figgs, left, and Michael Figgs (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - A local man and woman were arrested and charged with six counts each of second-degree animal cruelty Friday after a litter of 6-8-week-old puppies was abandoned and the animals died.
Michael A. Figgs, 26, and Summer N. Figgs, 25, of Cullman have been charged in the case.
Cullman Police Officer Rodney...
Alabama Highway 157’s “bridges to nowhere” could soon have somewhere to go; road construction is slated to begin in November 2019. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) five-year plan for the period from Oct. 1, 2018 through Sept. 30, 2023 includes 15 projects at nine locations in Cullman County; most notably, for...
Fairgoers enjoy the swings at the Cullman County Fair. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The 2018 Cullman County Fair ended Saturday night after 10 days of thrills, exhibits, contests and fun. The Cullman Lions Club once again provided a wonderful variety of activities for fairgoers while raising money for local schools and service organizations. The money stays...
HANCEVILLE – A Virginia woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on County Road 747 near Hanceville Monday morning. Alabama State Troopers said the wreck happened at 6:18 a.m.
Troopers identified the victim as Anne Therese Karaffa, 57, and said she was killed when the 2009 Honda CRV she was driving collided with a 2018 Jeep Wrangler.
Karaffa was pronounced dead...
On Sunday, Friends of Frankweiler President Steven Sides presented a $1,600 check to Tiffany Richter, director of the Wallace State Singers, to sponsor one of her students on the group’s European tour in 2019, including a stop in John Cullman's hometown of Frankweiler. The group will be performing Alabama-themed music in conjunction with the state’s Bicentennial celebration. (Photo courtesy...
Band members react during the awards ceremony at Saturday's Mud Creek Marching Festival in Hanceville. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The 27th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival was held Saturday at Hanceville High School’s Ray Talley Stadium. Bands throughout Alabama travelled to compete on what turned out to be a beautiful warm sunny day.
Seventeen bands, divided into...
