CULLMAN - It’s been a busy week at the Cullman County Animal Shelter, with two adoptions and the resolution of at least part of a tragic animal cruelty case. Donna Ruttkay shared that even older dogs that are generally less adoptable are finding homes. Another of those left the shelter this week.
Said Ruttkay, “She had a bit of age...
Julian Campbell (Ken Brown)
Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) member Julian Campbell (98), gave a one-hour talk about his flying career to a history class at Wallace State Community College on Tuesday. Campbell told students about growing up here in the 20s and 30s, going through pilot training in the early 40s and piloting 40 B-26 Bomber missions in...
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt stayed long enough to see the completion of Fire Station 3 off Alabama Highway 157 and see his administration moved into new offices there. He is retiring after 40 years. A retirement celebration and ribbon cutting for the new station will take place today, Thursday, April 19, beginning at 11 a.m. The new...
Birmingham Fastener and Supply, named the Medium Manufacturer of the Year, has a distribution center in Hanceville, pictured here. (www.bhamfast.com)
MONTGOMERY – The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and the Alabama Technology Network (ATN) on Wednesday announced the 2018 Manufacturer of The Year (MOTY) winners during an awards luncheon ceremony at the Alabama Activity Center.
The Manufacturers of the Year in...
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Sleep Center has recently received a five-year re-accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
Accreditation by the AASM is the gold standard by which the medical community and the public evaluate sleep medicine facilities. Cullman Regional is proud to be a part of an elite group of centers nationwide who have met the AASM’s...
The ribbon was officially cut on home and garden décor shop The Blue Eyed Rabbit Wednesday morning in Cullman. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Local home and garden décor shop, The Blue Eyed Rabbit, celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning. Owner Connie Sandlin said she is excited to fill a need she has seen develop...
Cut-outs representing some of the 28 children who lost their lives to child abuse in Alabama in 2017 were carried on Wednesday’s Prayer Walk at the Cullman County Courthouse. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - A small crowd came out to take part in this year’s Prayer Walk at the Cullman County Courthouse on Wednesday, walking to mourn for,...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Abbott, Kalyn West, 26
judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Arnett, Carly Joe, 48
public intoxication
Burke, Tony Joe, 27
probation violation- third-degree burglary
establishment of residence- SORNA
failure to register/establish- SORNA (2 counts)
possession of drug paraphernalia
probation...
Angela Simpers (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
VINEMONT - A Vinemont woman was arrested Tuesday and charged with three counts of chemical endangerment of a child after authorities allegedly found methamphetamine and syringes in a home where three small children were present.
Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Angela Michelle Simpers, 29, following an investigation with the Cullman County...
Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center Director Gail Swafford (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Tucked away on a quiet side street not far from Cullman High School is the office of an organization most Cullmanites know little about. Most folks have heard the name Brooks’ Place, but even after 20 years of service to the community, many aren’t aware...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is hosting a two-part Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class. The classroom portion will be held on Monday, April 23 at 6 p.m. at the CCSO, and the live-fire part on Saturday, April 28 at 8 a.m. at the firing range.
The class will focus on safely handling a weapon, proper technique for shooting...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 16. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adams, Jessica Amanda, 26
FTA- third-degree criminal trespassing
Drake, Thomas Edwin, 23
judge’s order- DUI
Hanks, Heidi Lee Gainer, 50
public intoxication
Harbison, Wesley Millard, 38
second-degree burglary
Holmes, Carol Hankey, 68
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
May, Jason Leonard, 44
second-degree unlawful...
Left to right: Rhonda Davis, Amy Kampis, John Harper Kampis, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Jordan Davis, Stormi Brock and Penny Brock
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of April 2018 “Autism Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman. Jacobs made the announcement on Thursday, April 12, 2018 and presented a signed and sealed proclamation to those in...
The “Making Alabama: A Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit” will be at Wallace State Community College’s Evelyn Burrow Museum through May 24. A special grand opening and ribbon cutting will be held on Thursday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.The ball gown worn by former Alabama first lady Jamelle Folsom is on loan from the Alabama Department of Archives...
The Garden City Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - The Garden City Town Council issued citations to a pair of local businesses Monday night after a vote that determined both are in violation of multiple town ordinances. Deb’s Tires and Roger's Tire were each found to be in...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Rex Sorrow enjoys a laugh with a participant in 2017’s Cullman Area Special Needs Track and Field Day. This year’s event will take place this Friday, April 20, 2018. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - This Friday morning the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Cullman Police Department, and other local agencies will put on the annual...
Susan Smith, the grandmother of murder suspect Andrew Maresh, was arrested for hindering prosecution in the case. Authorities say she knew the victim was buried on her property in Fairview. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - The grandmother of one of the men accused of the murder of Hartselle man Daniel Ray Osborn II, 22, was arrested recently and charged...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 13-15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Ballenger Christopher Matthew 36
FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Buckelew, Michael Andrew, 30
FTA- third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Canada, Phillip Author, 42
FTA- illegal possession of prescription medicine
FTA- driving while revoked
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia...
Safe Kids Expo founder Judge Kim Chaney and Brooks’ Place Director Gail Swafford (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman’s Safe Kids Expo, sponsored by Brooks’ Place child advocacy center, had to be postponed Saturday due to the threat of bad weather, but some things are too important to wait for long. On Sunday afternoon, the awareness event went...
CULLMAN - It may be difficult to think about planning for your future health care when you aren't sick but preparing a comprehensive action plan will help ensure you receive the care you want if you become seriously ill - even if loved ones need to make decisions for you. Join local attorney Todd McLeroy as he discusses advance...
Participants from the Cullman Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Program and Miracle League gathered at the Field of Miracles Thursday evening to accept a $5,250 donation from the Saints MC (Motorcycle Club). The funds will be used to pay the registration fees for all participants and for purchasing new equipment. The Saints MC will be hosting an additional fundraiser...
More than 250 people came out to Heritage Park Saturday morning to participate in Walk MS: Cullman, most wearing signs on their backs in honor of those for whom they were walking. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The rain held off long enough Saturday morning for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s annual Walk MS: Cullman event, and more...
2018 Ms. Senior Cullman County Donna Harris (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Topping off a fun, entertaining event on Saturday afternoon, Donna Harris was crowned Ms. Senior Cullman County 2018. The annual pageant took place at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the campus of Wallace State Community College in Hanceville. The competition also featured contestants Jennifer Parker,...
Father Joel Martin, president of Saint Bernard Prep School, takes the keys to the 2018 Jeep Renegade from Scott Spitzer, general manager of Cullman Chrysler Dodge to be awarded to the grand prize winner at the 34th Annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair in Cullman on April 21-22, 2018.
CULLMAN - Excitement is building at Saint Bernard in Cullman,...
“You got to purse your lips like this” - Sebastian (Justin Weygand) coaches Ariel (Marie Bean) on how to win over Prince Eric (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, among the hottest and most scarce commodities in the city of Cullman were empty seats in the Cullman High School auditorium, as the community packed the house...
CPD officers practice photographing blood stains. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The classroom and training house at the Cullman Police Department (CPD) have been a bloody mess this week, and with good reason. Investigators from multiple law enforcement agencies came there to take part in a 40-hour class from Monday through Friday, learning how to read blood stains...
The bar features custom shelving, 12 draught beers, and its own line of signature cocktails. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman’s newest eatery, 412 Public House, this week quietly opened its doors at 412 Second Ave. SE, near Christ Lutheran Church. Stephen Gannon and Trey Jordan, along with husband-wife chef/mixologist team Rico and Christine Nishimura, hosted a few...
Runners take part in the fifth annual Rock and Glow 5K Run/Walk Friday night at Sportsman Lake Park (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Sportsman Lake Park was a little brighter Friday night, as Cullman County Parks and Recreation (CCP&R) hosted its fifth annual Rock and Glow 5K Run/Walk, with more than 200 runners turning out to participate. Music...
The grand prizes that will be given away at this year's Pilot Club Fashion Show & Luncheon (Peggy Harris)
CULLMAN - Need some inspiration for your spring and summer wardrobe? If your closet looks like it needs a make-over with fresh new colors, textures and accessories you’ll want to hurry down to the Cullman County Museum or the Cullman Civic...
Cullman City School Board President Suzanne Harbin, left, presented the certificate to Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson at this week’s board meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson was honored recently for earning National Superintendent Certification. Patterson was among 30 superintendents recognized for successfully completing the prestigious National Superintendent Certification Program, administered by...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Aaron, Benjamin Lee, 39
FTA- third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Bates, Mary Ellen, ,53
possession of drug paraphernalia
speeding- reasonable & prudent
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Brasher, Tracy Nicole, 27
FTA- DUI
improper lane usage
illegal possession of prescription medicine
Campbell,...
The ribbon was cut on Bargain Hunt in Cullman on Friday, April 13. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Bargain Hunt’s brand-new Cullman location opened its doors to a long line of customers Friday morning but not until they donated to a local nonprofit. Bargain Hunt kicked off its grand opening with a $1,000 donation to Karma in Cullman....
Carol Berry (Courtesy of Carol Berry)
CULLMAN - This week, The Tribune caught up with candidate Carol Berry, who is challenging incumbent Tammy Brown for the post of Cullman County Probate Judge in the June 5 primary election. A Vinemont native and Cullman resident, Berry is the former executive director of Restoring Women Outreach; she said she hopes to take...
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay from the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to The Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
“Sassy, a beagle/hound mix, is approximately 1-and-a-half to 2 years old. This little beauty is a low energy pet, laid back but still very social, and likes making new friends. She could be a good comfort/companion/service dog. She’s sensible and unassuming,...
Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman greets an attendee at Thursday night’s town hall meeting in Good Hope. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Republican Party held the first in a series of town hall meetings, this one at Good Hope City Hall. The next two meetings will be held at Fairview Town...
Parkside School, seen here on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, is located in Baileyton. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - April 2 was an exciting day for Parkside School, as it was named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (BRSE). The school received the Blue Ribbon Schools Lighthouse Award, achieving excellence in all nine major categories of critical performance in...
Due to the threat of severe storms and rain Saturday, Art in the Park has been canceled. The event, which was scheduled for this Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Art Park, will not be re-scheduled; however, certain elements will be incorporated into the Strawberry Festival, which will be held on May 5, 2018. These will...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Asherbraner, Leslie Carlton, 45
parole violation- third-degree burglary
Colburn, Dakota Chance, 22
second-degree theft of property
Hildebrandt, Madonna Lee, 40
violation of domestic violence protection order
Ogle, Harold Jason, 44
FTA- public intoxication
Otwell, Crystal Lee, 38
possession of drug paraphernalia
trafficking...
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in downtown Cullman early Thursday morning. The incident happened at the intersection of Second Avenue Northeast and Arnold Street Northeast by Cullman City Hall around 8 a.m. / Wendy Sack for The Cullman Tribune
CULLMAN - A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in downtown Cullman early Thursday morning. The incident happened at...
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in downtown Cullman early Thursday morning. The incident happened at the intersection of Second Avenue Northeast and Arnold Street Northeast by Cullman City Hall around 8 a.m. / Wendy Sack for The Cullman Tribune
CULLMAN - A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in downtown Cullman early Thursday morning. The incident happened at...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adamson, Brenda, 73
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Henderson, Richard Anthony, 27
third-degree domestic violence- reckless endangerment
Kelley, Brooklyn Nicole, 36
second-degree bail jumping- possession of drug paraphernalia
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
Oliver, Michael Joseph, 53
failure to register-...
The Art Park is located at Main Avenue Southwest and Second Street Southwest. The Art in the Park festival will take place on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. / Cullman Parks and Recreation
CULLMAN – Cullman Parks and Recreation will host its annual Art in the Park festival on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at...
Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, left, with Cullman High and Middle Schools’ All-State Choir members Natalie Thrasher, Laci New, Kristin Chau Le, Angelina Hughes, Cici Tran, and CHS/CMS Choir Director Sarah Jane Skinner / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - It was an evening of accolades as the Cullman City School Board convened for its regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Superintendent Dr....
HANCEVILLE - The North Alabama Agriplex’s fourth annual Harvest to Home Dinner fundraiser is coming up and for the first time ever, the event will be hosted off-site. This year’s dinner is being held at the Wallace State Conference Center on Friday, April 13 at 6 p.m. For $40 per ticket or $400 for a table of eight, guests...
Elizabethanna Austin / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A Cullman woman is behind bars after being arrested and charged with 21 counts of cruelty to animals. Elizabethanna M. Austin, 33, was arrested on April 6 by the Cullman Police Department (CPD).
CPD Officer Rodney Banister said, “Last Monday I received a call to Warnke Road Northwest and found seven dead puppies,...
A pocket knife inscribed “Prentice W. Ball” and “Vinemont Alabama” was found by Ronald van Meesen while metal detecting WWII foxholes in Alpen, Germany. / Photo courtesy Ronald van Meesen/Footsteps Researchers
VINEMONT - On Easter Sunday, Ronald van Meesen was pursuing his pastime of metal detecting World War II sites around the town of Alpen, in the Rhineland region of...
Pictured are Cullman County Public Library System Director Sharon Townson and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs.
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday proclaimed the week of April 8-14, 2018 National Library Week in the city of Cullman, joining communities throughout the nation in bringing recognition to the many ways in which libraries lead their communities with the transformative services,...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Harbison, Jamison Brody, 22
probation violation- first-degree receiving stolen property
Hyatt, Brian Carlton, 52
FTA- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Miller, Jeffery Wayne, 28
contributing to the delinquency of a minor
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a...
In her treasure trove of human “whoozits and whatzits galore,” Ariel (played by Marie Bean) wants to be “where the people are.” / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - On Apr. 12-14 Cullman High School (CHS) Performing Arts will present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” with evening performances at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and a 2 p.m. matinee on...
A look at the new car registration form, which prints the decal sticker directly to paper, saving tax dollars and helping to deter theft of car tags and decals
CULLMAN – Recently, the Cullman County Revenue Office implemented a new statewide organizational technique to better secure motorists’ tags and yearly decals.
“One of the main differences that residents will notice is...
The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the extension date for the beginning of the construction of Academy Sports and Outdoors to July 1, 2020. / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council worked its way through a packed agenda that included receiving a $450,000 community improvement grant, a State of Emergency...
The Good Hope City Council / Nick Griffin for The Tribune
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council, at its regular meeting Monday night, heard updates from council members and mulled business licenses for peddlers.
Councilwoman Susan Eller gave a brief report, saying that hail damage that forced several stores on the south end of the city of Cullman to...
L-R: Garrett Willingham, Declan Cornett, Gabe Aufderhaar, Will Parker, Kohan Lovett, Tom Parker / Photo courtesy Lee Henry
WEST POINT - Last Friday, the West Point High School scholars’ bowl team took first place honors at the Snead State Invitational Tournament, beating out highly ranked teams from Hoover and Gadsden for the win. And they team is headed to state...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 6-8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Shaun Patrick, 39
FTA- DUI- influence of alcohol
Buxton, Paul Edward, 41
possession of drug paraphernalia
public intoxication
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Cammon, Michael Eugene, 53
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor...
Walkers fill Heritage Park at Walk MS: Cullman 2016. / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN – An estimated 250 people are expected to raise more than $50,000 at Walk MS: Cullman this Saturday, April 14, at Heritage Park, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The site will open at 10 a.m.; the walk begins at 11 a.m. To register for...
Top row, left to right: Former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court Sue Bell Cobb, Former Alabama State Representative James Fields and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox; Bottom row, left to right: Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, evangelist Scott Dawson and Alabama State Senator Bill Hightower / Photos courtesy of campaigns
BIRMINGHAM – Birmingham news station WVTM 13 announced this week...
CULLMAN - Dozens and dozens of hungry patrons lined up to pick up their Swamp John’s dinners at the Cullman Festhalle starting at 4 p.m. Saturday to cap off the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation’s annual Colors of Cancer Day. According to one staff member, at least 60 people had been through the line in the first 30 minutes,...
The Cullman Rotary Club this week named Will Harding Rotarian of the Year. Harding is pictured here with his family. / Brian Bradberry
The Cullman Rotary Club has named Will Harding Rotarian of the Year.
Harding earned a degree in agricultural business and economics from Auburn University. Since September 2014, he has been employed by Merchants Bank, where he serves as...
Samantha Crawford poses with Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation President Louise Cole after finishing first in Saturday morning’s Colors of Cancer Day 5K race. / Nick Griffin for The Tribune
CULLMAN - This year’s Colors of Cancer Day kicked off at the Cullman County Fairgrounds Saturday morning with a 5K run/walk. All the proceeds go to support the Cullman County...
Members of the new Cullman County Mental Health Advisory Committee addressed the media on Friday. Shown left to right are Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown, Cullman Regional's Vice President, Marketing Lindsey Dossey and advisory group leader Neal Morrison. The group estimates that to get its plan off the ground properly, $750,000 is needed. / Nick Griffin for The...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College and Cullman Parks and Recreation have teamed up to help provide nonprofit Kenya Relief with computers and smart devices for its classrooms and prevent such devices from being placed in landfills.
The Lions Share Technology Drive will be held throughout the month of April in conjunction with National Community College Month and Earth Day....
Robert Hood / Cullman Police Department
HOLLY POND - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit this week arrested Robert Clifford Hood, 60, of Holly Pond, charging him with two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
Hood was arrested at his residence near Holly Pond and transported to the Cullman County Detention Center where he...
Christian Sellers / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - Christian Sellers, 21, of Hanceville was arrested recently by the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit and charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Sellers allegedly sold methamphetamine.
Sellers was arrested in Hanceville and transported to the Cullman County Detention Center where he was booked in and has since been released.
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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Beebe, Tyrone Daishawn, 20
probation revoked- third-degree burglary
Elliott, Charles David, 40
FTA- driving while suspended
Graves, Steven Keith, 29
unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle (4 counts)
FTA- third-degree burglary
Hyde, Bryanna Sumone, 22
FTA- driving while suspended
FTA-...
Cullman County’s Lyric Antone received an honorable mention in the 2017 Alabama Farm-City Poster Contest during the organization’s annual luncheon and awards program in Birmingham April 5. Antone, who lives in Vinemont, is a kindergartner at West Point Elementary School in Cullman. Each honorable mention student received $50 from the Alabama Farmers Cooperative (AFC). From left are AFC’s Jim,...
The Cullman County Farm-City Committee was named best in the state for the sixth straight year. The committee received the Overall Best Farm-City Committee Award during the Alabama Farm-City Awards Luncheon April 5 in Birmingham. The group also received Division I awards for Best Farm-City Committee, Innovative Idea, and Best Farm-City Dinner. Division I includes counties with a larger...
The judges enjoy samples from “Pixie Fudge,” which won $500 and a free booth at this summer’s 2nd Friday events in downtown Cullman at Thursday night's YEA! event. / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday evening gave students in its Young Entrepreneurs’ Academy (YEA!) the chance to compete for business start-up...
Scott Stadthagen / Courtesy of Scott Stadthagen
CULLMAN - Scott Stadthagen is one of the Republicans hoping to fill the Alabama House of Representatives District 9 seat being vacated by Rep. Ed Henry, R-Hartselle. Stadthagen is a graduate of the University of West Alabama and lives in Hartselle, where he is president of the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce, and...
Justin Morrow / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Last week, The Tribune caught up with Justin Morrow, one of the Republicans hoping to fill the Alabama House of Representatives District 9 seat being vacated by Rep. Ed Henry, R-Hartselle. Morrow is a Falkville native who attended Wallace State and Athens State University. He works in business development for Wayne’s Environmental Services....
James Bowling / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - James Bowling is another Republican hoping to fill the Alabama House of Representatives District 9 seat being vacated by Rep. Ed Henry, R-Hartselle. The Tribune sat down with Bowling last week. A graduate of Danville High School and captain in the Danville Volunteer Fire Department, Bowling works in chemical plant maintenance and has...
Rumors Deli owner Annette Harris cuts the ribbon to mark the restaurant’s official grand re-opening at 601 Fourth St. SW on Thursday, April 5, 2018. / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - On Thursday morning, Rumors Deli officially completed its move from the Warehouse District with a ribbon cutting at its new location at 601 Fourth St. SW, at...
The first boat slips into the waters of Smith Lake from the newly-expanded boat ramp on Thursday morning, April 5, 2018. / Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune
TRIMBLE - There was a small crowd gathered at Smith Lake Park Thursday morning for the official ribbon cutting of the park’s brand-new boat ramp. The new ramp is three times the...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Edwards, Stacy Dion, 41
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Gilley, Colton Chase, 21
probation revoked- first-degree criminal mischief
possession of drug paraphernalia
Hathcock, Elizabeth Ann, 51
possession of drug paraphernalia
McGregor, Ronald Lloyd, 62
probation revoked- unlawful distribution of a controlled...
Carter Robinson, Peyton Oden and Jacob Ryder delivered the treasure map to the Cullman dental office of State Sen. Paul Bussman (second from left) Tuesday. / Photo courtesy Carter Robinson
CULLMAN - Last week, three students from the county school system’s Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) displayed an art project at Cullman City Hall intended to get middle school students thinking...
Tours meet at the museum steps at 10 a.m. each Saturday in April. / Drew Green
CULLMAN – While the annual Walking Tours did not kick off on April 1, the four weekend tours will begin at 10 a.m. this Saturday, April 7 on the steps of the Cullman County Museum. The best part – they’re free of charge!
If you...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is seeing more dogs than normal come in and is in need of help to get them adopted. The shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s second Pet of the Week.
“Hunter is a Mountain Cur/Plott Hound (North Carolina state dog) mix, approximately 1 year old. He’s a medium-energy pet who...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Alexander, Janet Michelle, 42
chemical endangerment of a child
Cantrell, Julie Fulmer, 45
probation violation- second-degree theft of property
Deen, Dena Solana, 42
judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Duke, Randall Joseph, 35
third-degree attempted burglary
second-degree criminal...
CULLMAN - There’s only one place where you can hear updates about the area’s education, healthcare, government and more all in one day — and that’s at the Chamber’s “Chick-fil-A State of Our Communities.”
The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs Committee would like to invite the public to attend this year’s all-day event on Friday, April 27 at...
CULLMAN - Goat Island Brewing, Cullman’s hometown craft brewery, just added another accolade to its collection with a win in the annual Alabama Craft Beer March Madness competition at Slice Pizza & Brew, a gourmet pizza restaurant and brewhouse in Birmingham. The victory was determined by sales: one purchase meant one vote on equally priced beers.
Goat Island put its...
From the left: ANHA Communications Director John Matson, Woodland Village employees and disaster assistance recipients Melia Lewis and Robert Foshee and Woodland Village Administrator Emily Holcomb. Not pictured are Jayme Guthrie and Faithlyn Ward.
CULLMAN - The Alabama Nursing Home Association (ANHA) on Tuesday presented disaster assistance checks to four employees of Woodland Village Rehab & Healthcare Center. Each employee’s...
The Holly Pond Town Council met on Monday evening. / Nick Griffin for The Tribune
HOLLY POND - Circuit Court Judge Martha Williams, Probate Judge candidate Carol Berry and Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman each took a few minutes to speak at Monday night’s meeting of the Holly Pond Town Council before the council got down to its agenda.
While going...
Wallace State students Kaitlyn Richards, left, and Ryan Ratliff are both participating in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program through April 25.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State students Kaitlin Richards and Ryan Ratliff have each been selected as National Aeronautics and Space (NASA) Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS).
Both Richards and Ratliff began the five-week online program on March 21. Through...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boone, Katrina Sheree, 21
first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument
Butler, Larry Trebor, 29
possession of drug paraphernalia
Campbell, Joshua Adam, 34
FTA- first-degree criminal mischief
first-degree criminal mischief
Carty, David Wayne, 54
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Frost, Carla Marie,...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to Priscilla, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
“Priscilla is an Anatolian mix, approximately 11 months old. She’s quiet, humble, and unassuming, a laid-back, low energy pet. She understands leash etiquette, and she’s not a jumper; she’ll be respectful of your space. Priscilla enjoys the company of children.
Animal...
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, center, signed a proclamation designating April as Community College Month. Pictured are from left: Paul Knetter of Springville, a business major, representing Rotaract; John Elliott of Joppa, a general studies major, representing Phi Theta Kappa; Maci Key of Hayden, a machining major, representing Skills USA; Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs; Gabrielle Leek of Arab, a general...
CULLMAN - Cullman County’s circuit and district judges recently decided to update the county’s bail bond schedule, which had been in effect since 2016. Several drug-related offenses on the schedule have had bond amounts drastically reduced, and two lesser offenses--criminal littering and consumption/possession of alcohol by a minor--were reduced from monetary bonds to release on recognizance.
An official with the...
The Cullman County Auburn Club will hold its Scholarship Banquet at the Cullman Civic Center on May 3, 2018. The speaker will be OL coach J.B. Grimes. The eagle Spirit will be available for pictures from 5-7 p.m.
Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for children 12 and younger. The deadline for ordering tickets is April 26.
Food will be...
The Cullman County Commission held a special-called meeting on Monday to pick a company to repair storm-damaged buildings. / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - On Monday afternoon, the Cullman County Commission held a special meeting to review proposals from three construction companies to perform repairs to County facilities damaged by the March 19 storms: Craft & Associates, Inc.,...
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional on Monday announced the formation of the Cullman County Mental Health Advisory Committee and its three-phase plan to address Cullman County’s mental health crisis. Nationally, said a statement from the hospital, the suicide rate increased 22 percent between 2005 and 2015. In Cullman County, the suicide rate doubled in 2017, with 25 recorded suicides.
“As state...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 29-April 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (March 29-April 1)
Bailey, Ashley Carol, 32
FTA- first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana not for personal use
Burnham, William Rance, 24
reckless driving
Calvert, Chaulka Charles, 42
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
writ of...
The Rumors crew ready for business on Monday morning. / W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune
CULLMAN - The rumors are true! Annette Harris has been hinting for several days that Rumors Deli would be ready to open soon in its new location at 601 Fourth St. SW, across from the Shell on West Main, and bright and early Monday...
Christine Wiggins, left; Karen Morris, right
HANCEVILLE - Two Wallace State employees–Christine Wiggins, success coach coordinator, and Karen Morris, English instructor–have been named recipients of the 2018 NISOD Excellence Awards.
NISOD, a professional development organization for community college faculty, staff and administrators, which is affiliated with the University of Texas at Austin, annually recognizes the contributions and achievements of educators...
Alex Chaney / W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune
CULLMAN - As we near the June 5 primary election, The Tribune is sitting down with all of the candidates voters will see of their ballots. In this installment, we hear from Alex Chaney. A Cullman native and graduate of Cullman High School, the University of Alabama, and Jones School of...
Corey Harbison / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - As we near the June 5 primary election, The Tribune is sitting down with all of the candidates voters will see of their ballots. In this installment, we hear from Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope, who serves District 12. Harbison is a Good Hope native who, after attending Wallace State and graduating...
A shelter dog gets a snuggle from one of the many children who stopped by Paws at the Park on Saturday. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Control and the Cullman County Animal Shelter on Saturday celebrated “Paws in the Park” at Sportsman Lake Park, to promote pet adoptions. The event was held just after the annual Easter...
The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety’s Ross Maiden scans the largest of five preserved hailstones collected during the March 19 storm. / Photo W.C. Mann/The Cullman Tribune
WALTER - When bad storm clouds roll through Cullman County, they always seem to have behind them the silver lining of service: bringing out the best in people as neighbors help neighbors,...
CULLMAN - Cullman’s annual citywide spring cleanup is next week, April 2-6. During spring cleanup, city sanitation will pick up large unwanted appliances, furniture, mattresses, etc. for customers at no extra charge.
This year’s haul may be bigger than usual considering the amount of damage from last week’s hail storm. Items like furniture, appliances and storm-damaged items are clear to...
Pictured, left to right, are: Deb Bower, Ron Seybold, Jennifer Caudle, Scott Cooley, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Dr. Christopher LaGanke, Sheila Edwards, Gena Hamilton and Jina Kelly.
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of March 2018 "MS Awareness Month" in the city of Cullman. The proclamation was presented at the office of Dr. Christoper Laganke, North Central...
Left to right: Justin Westmoreland, Robert Taylor, Hal Wright / Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope Service Center spent the Good Friday holiday giving back to the community by offering free oil changes all day. Cars were lined up out front early Friday morning and the center stayed packed through lunch.
Owner Robert Taylor and his...
Two suspects vandalized the coin-operated horse ride at Sportsman Lake Park Wednesday night. / Noah Galilee
CULLMAN – On Thursday morning, staff at Sportsman Lake Park arrived to find a newly purchased coin-operated horse ride had been damaged. And this isn’t the first time Sportsman Lake Park has been targeted.
Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport on Friday morning...
