Wallace State Community College unveiled the college’s newly-renovated northern entrance, complete with a new brick sign and flags, on Frances Dodd Drive on Thursday, May 10, 2018. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College on Thursday cut the ribbon on the college’s newly-renovated northern entrance on Frances Dodd Drive. The entrance now boasts a new brick...
The ribbon was cut on new Hanceville eatery and catering company Southern Mix on Thursday, May 10, 2018. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - For four years, Cassie Williams and Rhonda Abbott have been catering parties, weddings and pretty much any event one can imagine with their company, Southern Mix, but the duo has been looking for a place...
Elizabeth Thompson
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Farmers Federation welcomed Elizabeth Thompson to its Organization Department for a summer internship May 9. Thompson, a junior majoring in agricultural economics at Auburn University (AU), will work at the Montgomery home office until August.
“I am excited to have the opportunity to advocate for and serve the Alabama agricultural industry through Ag in the...
REHAU has been recognized as a "Best New Supplier" by key customer and major U.S. appliance manufacturer GE Appliances. Bernd Kupferer, vice president of the industrial solutions division of REHAU, accepted the award on behalf of REHAU’s team at the production plant in Cullman, as well as the product engineers in Cullman and at the company’s Americas headquarters in...
Paul Knetter of Gardendale was presented the 2018 President’s Cup at Honors Night.
HANCEVILLE - Students at Wallace State Community College were recognized for their achievements recently at the college’s Awards Night ceremony, held on the campus in Hanceville. Awards for campus leadership, scholastic achievement, transfer scholarships and division honors were among those presented at the ceremony.
“We are delighted to...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boone, John Thomas, 33
illegal possession of prescription medicine
first-degree theft of property
Chumley, Eric Reese, 18
FTA- speeding less than 25 MPH
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
Hodges, Cassidy Rae, 23
probation violation- possession of drug paraphernalia
probation violation-...
Olive Street Wal-Mart Store Manager David Roberts, right, presents Fairview High School’s George Redding with a $2,000 donation to the school. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Following the lead of many stores around the country - as well as within the state in cities like Birmingham, Hunstville and Auburn - both Wal-Mart locations in Cullman unveiled grocery pick-up...
Morgan Dingler, who has been collecting jars of peanut butter for Knapsacks for Kids, gets help from the staff at Warehouse Discount Groceries. (Photo Courtesy Melissa Betts)
CULLMAN - When Morgan Dingler went to help out at a dinner for needy families, it was an eye-opening experience that left her wondering what she could do to help her community and...
TRIO Day recipients from Hanceville Middle School included, from left, Jessica Marshall for Best Attitude and Shanna Helms and Darius Marshall for Most Improved. Not pictured for Best Attitude is Ramses Garcia.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Talent Search students were celebrated recently at the annual TRIO Day on campus.
TRIO Day is for students in sixth-ninth grades from participating service area...
Baileyton Town Council (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton is taking steps to make what it says is a dangerous intersection safer.
The intersection in question, at Summit Road and Holly Pond Road, has been the site of numerous car wrecks, according to the council, and at least one fatality (in May 2016). At its meeting...
CULLMAN - U.S. News & World Report on Wednesday released its annual Best High Schools rankings. Among Alabama high schools, Cullman High School came in at no. 18.
Of CHS, which has a 95 percent graduation rate, the report said, “Cullman High School is ranked 18th within Alabama. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement course work and exams....
Child Advocacy Center of Cullman (Brooks’ Place) receives a donation from Cullman’s Second Century League: left to right: Kay Shabel, SCL; Mimi Weir, SCL; Haley Gaines; Sonya Cabri, SCL; Gail Swafford, executive director of Brooks’ Place; Georgia Jones, SCL; Amy Smith, SCL; Summer Gibson, SCL (Photo courtesy of the Second Century League)
CULLMAN - Cullman’s Second Century League (SCL) recently...
Designated grocery pick-up parking spots are marked with bright orange. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Both Wal-Mart locations in Cullman unveiled grocery pick-up services on Wednesday.
At the Olive Street Wal-Mart, Store Manager David Roberts explained, “Wal-Mart is already dedicated to saving people money, but this service will help save the one thing you can’t buy: time.”
The way the...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Cordell, John Cody, 23
court appearance
Davis, Holly Latta, 30
FTA- disorderly conduct
Finley, Trent Lawayne, 29
FTA- driving while revoked
Hill, James Tyler, 23
judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Swann, Jessie Wayne, 31
possession of drug paraphernalia
Thompson,...
Byre Forbes of Wallace State’s Academy of Culinary Arts won the program’s first gold medal at the state SkillsUSA competition.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College’s students continue to shine at the state SkillsUSA competition.
Wallace State recently had a record 31 first-place finishers at the event, each winning a gold medal, and the college once again collected the Highest Participation...
Library Aide Brenda Johnson has replaced Town Clerk Patricia Ponder as Colony town librarian, and the library’s hours have changed. The library is pictured on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council voted to proceed with a project to give the town a storm shelter, while putting the brakes...
Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown (Tammy Brown)
CULLMAN - The Tribune has been speaking with all local candidates who will be on the ballot in the June 5 primary election. Here, incumbent Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown, who is being challenged by Carol Berry, answers some questions. Brown first won her seat in 2012, after 25 years of...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Atchley, David Ray, 53
probation violation- aggravated cruelty to animals
Brown, Ian Cole, 21
judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Buckelew, Michael Andrew, 30
attempting to elude
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Collins, Billy Leon, 29
third-degree burglary
third-degree...
Alabama Attorney General candidate Chris Christie, who hopes to unseat incumbent Steve Marshall, addresses the audience Saturday at the Cullman County Museum. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Saturday, while most of Cullman seemed to be gathered between the Warehouse District and Depot Park for the Strawberry Festival, a small group of concerned voters quietly assembled in the...
Myles McLeroy, left, with Darren Evans-Young, freshman instructor of the University of Alabama’s Computer-Based Honors Program (Courtesy of McLeroy family)
TUSCALOOSA - Myles McLeroy, of Cullman, a student in the Computer-Based Honors Program (CBHP) in the Honors College at the University of Alabama, was named the Darren Evans-Young Outstanding Computer-Based Honors Freshman at the CBHP awards banquet held on April...
Retiring firefighter Terry Gamble was commended by Councilman Andy Page and Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Brian Bradberry for 25 years of service before his retirement. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council took a moment to recognize a veteran firefighter, then set about fighting a fire of its own.
Fire Engineer Terry Gamble honored...
The Fairview Town Council meets on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Fairview Town Hall. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council approved a $500 donation to Fairview School’s summer program for underprivileged or at-risk students at its monthly meeting Monday night. The program is run at no cost to the students...
Cullman City Attorney Roy Williams speaks to the Planning Commission about the proposed ordinance to respond to deteriorated properties. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission voted to recommend to the City Council the adoption of an ordinance (2018-27) that would consolidate policies found in multiple Alabama laws into a single...
Garlan Gudger, Sr., second from right, with, left to right, daughters Joy Barker and Jill Howell, wife Dot and son Garlan Gudger, Jr. (Photo courtesy of the Gudger family)
CULLMAN - Dr. Garlan Gudger, Sr., 75, founder of Southern Accents Architectural Antiques, passed away Monday afternoon at his home. The announcement was made at tonight's Cullman City Council meeting.
"We are...
The Wallace State Community College Dental Hygiene program held a pinning ceremony for its 25 graduates on April 27, 2018. Pictured are from left, in front row: Karissa Hutchison of Jasper, Elizabeth Vinson of Bremen, Whitney Bowers of Danville, Magnolia Orozco of Fort Payne, Rachel Diaz of Decatur, Elisabeth Black of Cullman, Lydia Taylor of Trinity, Samantha Shultz of...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 4-6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Ashley, Amanda Lashay, 27
third-degree domestic violenc e- ha rassment
Baker, Johnie Dee, 65
public intoxica tion
Fletcher, Michael Paul, 64
public intoxicati on
Freeman, Joshua Aaron, 37
public intoxicat ion
Garrett, Shelby Lizabeth, 19
harassing com mun ications
Gregory, Tammy, 51
FTA- negotiating a wo rthless negotiable instrument
Holmes, Keith Glenn,...
Huntley embraces Mary Ann Wolfe, a student at Wallace State, who was moved by her story.
HANCEVILLE - Lawyer, author and child advocate Liz Huntley delivered an inspirational lecture during a recent visit to Wallace State Community College as part of National Community College month and the college’s Learning Communities project.
Huntley shared her story, “More Than a Bird,” with the...
TROY - Troy University recognized students for outstanding achievements in academics, leadership and service during the annual Honors Convocation in April. Three of those students were from the Cullman area:
Brianna Killough, of Blountsville, Academic Honor Award in Physical Education
Kalle Killough, of Oneonta, R.H. Ervin Award
Oakleigh White, of Cullman, Academic Excellence Award for Sororities
The Honors Convocation was held on Monday,...
In spite of rain midway through the event, this year’s Strawberry Festival is projected to be the biggest one yet. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Huge crowds defied threatening weather Saturday to turn out for what will likely be Cullman’s largest ever Strawberry Festival. More crafters, more produce from farmers, an entertainment district extending farther up First Avenue...
John Drake (Photo courtesy Cullman High School)
CULLMAN - John Drake, Cullman High School Broadcast Network sponsor, was named a top three finalist for the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Network School Broadcast Program Teacher of the Year this week. The award is given for faculty who offer outstanding service in oversight of broadcast programs at their...
CULLMAN - Rock N Roll Sushi is coming to Cullman. A Facebook page for the new location popped up late Friday night, with the announcement.
"That’s right Rock N Roll Sushi is coming to Cullman Alabama. Opening date and location announcement soon. I can tell you it will be this summer. Here is a sneak peak. Updates to follow!!!!!!!!!!!"
Although no...
A home on Bolte Road on March 20, 2018 (Tribune file photo)
ALABAMA - Persons and families who had property damage or loss caused by the storms and tornadoes of March 19-20 in Alabama’s Calhoun, Cullman, Etowah counties are urged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster assistance.
Register as soon as possible even if you have...
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional on Friday reported a security breach of former vendor, FastHealth. The hospital reported the incident via social media in a statement:
“Cullman Regional has been made aware of an apparent security incident involving information owned and managed by a former hospital vendor, FastHealth, which may have affected individuals in our community. Cullman Regional is currently working...
Bingo was a crowd favorite at this year’s Senior Shindig at the Strawberry Festival on Friday. The Strawberry Festival goes on from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Saturday, May 5, 2018. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - This year’s Senior Shindig took center stage at the Strawberry Festival Friday, starting with live music from The Cadillacs at 10 and the...
CULLMAN - For the 25th year, residents from all across Cullman County came together to honor the memory of those lost to cancer, support those battling the disease and help raise awareness, along with funds, to help combat the disease in its many forms.
On Friday, May 4, 2018 roughly 30 teams came out to the Cullman County Fairgrounds to...
The Dollar Tree, in the Marktplatz shopping center, is one business that remains closed due to damage from the March 19 hail storm in Cullman. (Wendy Sack for The Tribune)
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that workers who became unemployed as a direct result of recent severe storms and tornadoes in Calhoun, Cullman and...
CULLMAN - Two men were involved in a shooting on the southwest side of the city of Cullman in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 3, and both remain hospitalized in Huntsville.
Cullman Police late Thursday afternoon identified the two men involved in the incident, which occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m.
"Victims from this morning’s shooting in the city of...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Maze, Shannon Dale, 43
FTA- harassing communications
Montgomery, Anthony Wayne, 56
illegal possession of prescription medication
Snowball, Ryan Mark, 34
FTA- driving while suspended
Swindall, Emma Rena, 19
public intoxication
White, Jamie K., 41
FTA- writ of arrest- child support
Zanetti, Angel...
Teresa Glenn (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) on Wednesday arrested Teresa Hill Glenn, 61, of Cullman for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
The CSU arrested Glenn at her home. She is charged with four counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
Glenn was transported to the Cullman Detention Center. She has since made bond.
Copyright 2018...
CULLMAN - Both the Cullman County Republican Party and the Cullman County Democrats will host candidates Saturday. Here’s where you can see them.
Saturday, May 5, beginning at 7:30 a.m.
The Cullman County Republican Party hosts monthly meetings on the first Saturday of each month at the Cullman Elks Lodge, 1609 Brantley Ave. NW, Cullman.
7:30 a.m.- Breakfast ($10)
8 a.m.- Meeting begins...
Wallace State Community College held its pinning ceremony for graduates of the Diagnostic Imaging program.
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Imaging program graduated 27 students from its program on Tuesday, May 1, during its pinning ceremony. For them all it was a culmination of 21 months of lessons, exams and clinical rotations as they worked to earn their...
CULLMAN - Cullman Police late Thursday afternoon identified the two men involved in a shooting around 1:15 a.m. Thursday morning on the city's southwest side.
"Victims from this morning’s shooting in the city of Cullman were Jody Duane Couch Jr, 25, of Hanceville and Jose Francisco Figueroa, 27, of Holly Pond," said CPD Capt. of Investigation Becky Boyd in a...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Ballard, Tricia Marie, 28
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument (9 counts)
Cales, Cristy Ann, 40
probation violation- third-degree forgery
Franklin, Cristy Linn, 42
GJ- second-degree theft of property
Hobbs, Justin Matthew, 36
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
third-degree domestic violence- reckless...
Recruits for the proposed community theatre board meet with Wayne Cook (far right) after the public meeting. L-R: Melva Jackson (seated), Linda Foley, Cindy Pass and Sarah Jane Skinner (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, area residents interested in reviving community theatre in Cullman gathered at the Cullman Civic Center for an informal meeting to offer...
Academic Excellence Scholarships Front Row (L-R): Samantha Mendez – Oneonta, Joanna Crauswell -Hayden, Kennedy Howard -Cullman, Karson Guthrie – Cullman, Jordan Millican – Cullman, Rachel Carden – Cullman, Morgan Calvert – Bremen, Cheyenne Harper – Cullman
Back Row: (L-R): Emily Dia – Hayden, Faith Ford – Altoona, Wells Turner – Cullman, Ethan Burson – Vinemont, Alex Littrell – Oneonta, Emily...
The annual Relay For Life Survivors’ Breakfast took place Wednesday morning. The Relay For Life Survivors’ Dinner will be this Friday evening at 5 p.m., followed by Opening Ceremonies at 6 p.m. at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Wednesday’s Relay For Life Survivors’ Breakfast saw dozens of cancer survivors and their caregivers come together...
Gov. Kay Ivey and Topre America President Hideo Shimizu cut the ribbon on Topre’s new building and celebrated the company’s newly-announced $80 million expansion project, on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Commerce has released numbers on industrial growth in the state in 2017, and the numbers for Cullman County are...
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/05/03/cullman-police-id-victims-overnight-shooting
Updated 5-3-18 at 10 a.m.
CULLMAN - A shooting overnight in the city of Cullman resulted in two people being transported to Huntsville Hospital. The incident happened on Adelsheim Circle Southwest at approximately 1:20 a.m., according to Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper.
Culpepper said he believes the shooting was a part of a domestic incident.
CPD Capt. of Investigation Becky...
Keaton, Lynicia and Aubry Lovell are all Wallace State alumni, with Lynicia currently taking classes as a transient student while working on a bachelor’s degree in management at Athens State. Keaton transferred from Wallace State to Belmont University where he earned a degree in audio engineering and is currently touring as a lighting tech with Kenny Chesney. Aubry went...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Mynes, Matthew Lawrence, 49
FTA- unlawful possessi on of a controlled substance
Northcutt, Chanda O’Neal, 44
FTA- first-degree criminal trespassi ng
FTA- negotiating a worthless negotiable ins trument
Self, Cody Lowell, 27
DUI- controlled subs ta nce
Sparkman, Dustin Ray, 41
FTA- driving while su sp ended
Swann,...
Dozens of kids came out to enjoy the new playground equipment at Carroll Acres Park on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Several can be seen in the background as the ribbon is cut at the park. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) cut the ribbon on its latest project Thursday afternoon: a new, state-of-the-art playground...
CULLMAN - According to the Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay, “We have seen an uptick of young families, looking for canine companions doing various jobs for their children. What a blessing!”
On Monday, Ruttkay introduced us to The Tribune’s Pet of the Week, Thumper.
“Thumper is a Lab mix, approximately 3 months old. He’s a medium-energy pet who enjoys playing...
Preston Corum placed third in SkillsUSA district competition in 10-inch miter saw, qualifying him to attend state competition. He is the first CDC student ever to compete in SkillsUSA. (Photo courtesy Mike Burkett/CATA)
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Building Construction Tech teacher Mike Burkett has been doing a lot of bragging recently about his students, and with...
CULLMAN - A 9-1-1 call reporting smoke coming from an air conditioner unit on top of Warehouse Discount Groceries on Alabama Highway 157 in Cullman prompted an emergency response Tuesday afternoon.
According to Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, "It was contained and it is out at this time." Culpepper said there were no injuries.
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Brian Bradberry echoed...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s ArtsKids! program will wrap up this week with the performance of “Annie Kids,” featuring students from third through eighth grade who have been participating in BroadwayKids during this spring semester.
ArtsKids! offers area students in grades three through eight the opportunity to participate in vocal, theatrical or studio art classes at Wallace State. In...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 30. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Benafield, Harley Davidson, 19
possession or sale of a short-barrel shotgun
Campbell, Christopher Dale, 51
permitting dogs to run at large
Estes, Cynthia Kinsey, 53
second-degree receiving stolen property
third-degree receiving stolen property
Estes, David Champ, 58
second-degree receiving stolen...
The Wallace State Student Bowl team took first place in the scholar’s bowl competition at the annual conference of the Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists. Pictured from left are Hollye Funderburk, Makaela Mote, instructors Kelli Rich and Jim Malone, Lelia Brooke Daniel and Lauren Dean.
HANCEVILLE - Diagnostic Imaging students from Wallace State Community College made a strong showing at...
In a two-character play set in one room, Macie Burgin and Matthew Baughman shared the stage without a pause for more than an hour. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - On Sunday afternoon, Fairview High School’s Fairview Theatre Works presented “I and You” at the high school auditorium. The play was a two-character drama set in the bedroom of...
This year’s Relay for Life Survivors’ Breakfast will be Wednesday, May 2, at 7 a.m. at Cullman Church of Christ on Alabama Highway 157.
The Survivors’ Dinner will be Friday, May 4, at 5 p.m. at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 6, with the Survivors’ First Lap beginning at 7.
All survivors and caregivers are invited to...
Crowds filled Depot Park during 2017’s Strawberry Festival. Cullman Parks and Recreation said this year’s event will offer even more. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
Friday only: Senior Shindig, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday only: Strawberry Festival, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
CULLMAN - This Saturday, May 5, Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host the 2018 Strawberry Festival downtown, from the Festhalle to Depot...
CULLMAN COUNTY - An Arab man died as a result of a single-vehicle crash Monday evening in Cullman County.
According to Alabama State Troopers, Boyd Browning, 64, was seriously injured when the 1989 Chevrolet pickup he was driving left the roadway on U.S. Highway 231 and overturned. Browning, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected. He was transported to...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 27-29. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Amaro, Jacob Daniel, 20
FTA- 20 days to register a vehicle
FTA- speeding
Bentley, Amanda Dawn, 40
public intoxication
Buxton, Paul Edward Jr., 41
violation of domestic violence protection order
Criss, Tyler Phillip, 23
attempting to elude
running a red light
speeding-...
Updated 4-30-18 1:45 p.m.
CULLMAN - An elderly man was airlifted to an area hospital following an incident at the intersection of US Highway 278 and US Highway 31 at approximately 12: 30 p.m. Monday.
"Originally it came in as a pedestrian hit by a vehicle," said Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, "but what happened is an elderly man was helping...
SIMCOE - The child who died in a camper fire in Simcoe Sunday morning has been identified by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick as Anthony Lynn Fitzgerald, 3.
Kilpatrick said the child was staying with an uncle in the camper.The incident occurred on County Road 1670 at approximately 8:40 a.m. The cause of the blaze has not been determined.
Kilpatrick...
Aaron Mathis is a Wallace State Flight Technology
HANCEVILLE – Aaron Mathis has had a passion for flying as long as he can remember.
And, at only 22 years old, Mathis is making sure current Wallace State Flight Technology/Aviation students have the same opportunities.
Through Wallace State’s Future Foundation, Mathis has established a scholarship for future flight professionals. The inaugural scholarship will...
New playground equipment at Carroll Acres Park (Cullman Parks and Recreation)
CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation will be unveiling its newest development, a brand new, state-of-the-art playground at Carroll Acres Park, with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, May 1 at 4 p.m.
Parks and recreation board members, key staff and city council members will be on hand for the event,...
Freddie Day catering boiled up 500 lbs. of crawfish picked up fresh on the Gulf Coast by YP volunteers Saturday morning. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - If you wanted to drop by Cullman’s own brewhouse, Goat Island, Saturday evening, you were in for a challenge and a treat. The challenge was finding somewhere to park, as vehicles packed...
Local players try out one of the expansion games for “Betrayal at the House on the Hill” on International Tabletop Day at Cullman’s North Alabama Agriplex. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Gamers from around Cullman County and beyond gathered on Saturday at the North Alabama Agriplex to celebrate International Tabletop Day. Families and friends played together, and total...
SIMCOE - A 3-year-old child was killed this morning in a camper fire in the community of Simcoe. The incident occurred on County Road 1670 at approximately 8:40 a.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the fatality. "A 3-year-old did pass away in the fire. The child was pronounced dead at the scene."
The camper was on a property with...
The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) recognize and honor organizations and individuals who show their patriotism by properly displaying the American flag in our communities.
Here, Cullman SAR member Smokey Ferguson (left) presents an SAR plaque to Holly Pond Lions Club President Bartee Bryan.
SAR Members can trace their family ancestry back to a patriot in the American Revolution. If...
Jacob Ryder, Peyton Oden and Carter Robinson display their treasure map after winning the SkillsUSA State Championship Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy Mike Burkett/CATA)
CULLMAN COUNTY - Three Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) students whose SkillsUSA community service poster project was featured in a recent Tribune article (See www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/04/05/cata-students-map-way-career-island) won the State Championship this past Wednesday in Birmingham at the State SkillsUSA...
Jim Hays (Citizens Bank & Trust)
CULLMAN - Citizens Bank & Trust recently announced the appointment of James E. “Jim” Hays, Jr. of Cullman to its board of directors. The appointment expands the board to nine directors.
“Jim is an accomplished business leader and his broad experience across important industries will add a valuable perspective to our board of directors,” said...
Visitors from Frankweiler arrived at the Cullman County Museum late Thursday afternoon. L-R: Sigrid Rong, Klaus Feindel, Verena Rong and Karl Fiscus (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - From April 26 to May 5, Cullman’s Friends of Frankweiler are hosting four “Friends of Cullman” from Cullman’s sister city in Germany. After being greeted at the airport in Birmingham and...
The Cullman City School Board met in an emergency session Friday morning to approve emergency repairs for East and West Elementary Schools. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - In an emergency session Friday morning, the Cullman City School Board approved a proposed plan for temporary roof repairs at East and West Elementary Schools, where buildings were damaged during the...
BIRMINGHAM – A federal grand jury on Friday indicted two north Alabama men in unrelated counterfeiting cases, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Michael Williams.
A five-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Connor Douglas Glass, 25, of Cullman, with making counterfeit $100 and $20 bills in Cullman and Jackson counties...
Pictured is Career Technical Student of the Year - Russell McDonald, Vinemont High School and Cullman Area Technology Academy, right, with Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - As part of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s State of Our Communities event Friday, the Teachers and Students of the Year were named.
Here are the...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Baggette, Victoria Alexis, 21
FTA- driving without a license
FTA- liability insurance required
Downs, Hershel Wayne, 58
judge’s order- first-degree theft of property
Duckett, Morgan Alyssa, 23
fourth-degree theft of property
Gioconda, Misty Sutterfield, 43
interfering with a domestic violence...
Senior George Gurganus, center, had the largest fish at 2 lbs. 15 oz and the largest overall catch at 48 lbs. 5 oz. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville area seniors gathered around the pond at Veterans Memorial Park for the annual Senior Fish-O-Rama Friday morning. Several anglers brought in large loads, most of which were released back...
CLANTON – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday that President Trump has approved a major disaster declaration in response to the severe weather and tornadoes that occurred March 19, 2018. The federal disaster assistance is designed to supplement state and local recovery efforts in Calhoun, Cullman, Etowah and St. Clair Counties. Public Assistance provides municipalities and county governments assistance with...
The Hanceville City Council on Thursday night reversed its earlier decision, voting instead to reopen the city pool. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council reversed gears on its plan to close the city pool at C.W. Day Park, voting instead to reopen the facility. The council voted in January to close the...
Updated 4-27-18 4:58 p.m.
CULLMAN - The CVS Pharmacy at 1906 Cherokee Ave. SW in Cullman was robbed Thursday night, and the Cullman Police Department is asking for the public's assistance- HAVE YOU SEEN THIS VEHICLE? The suspect's car has a white driver's side door.
According to CPD Lt. Gene Bates, the lead investigator, no CVS employees were physically harmed in...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Alvarado, Jose Garcia, 36
second-degree criminal mischief
Bailey, Ashley Carol, 32
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Carr, Steven Wayne, 32
possession of drug paraphernalia
Curvin, Meshach John, 22
FTA- first-degree criminal possession of a forged...
CULLMAN - The Cullman area has access to some highly regarded drug rehabilitation services through organizations like The Foundry Ministries and recovery programs like Restoring Women Outreach (RWO) that help get people ready to transition back into regular life.
RWO is, as the name implies, a program for women, and there has not been a comparable service for men, something...
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HOLLY POND - The Wallace State student who was involved in a plane crash early Wednesday evening near Holly Pond has been released from the hospital. According to the college, the student, who has not been identified, was taken to Cullman Regional as a precaution following the incident.
"The student went down while on a solo training flight early...
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay, from the Cullman County Animal Shelter, introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
“Tamar is a hound/beagle mix who is approximately 1 year old. She’s a laid-back low- to medium-energy pet who would make a great companion or comfort dog. She’s learning how to walk on a leash and she seems most comfortable...
HOMEWOOD - Samford University recently held elections for 2018-19 Student Government Association officers.
Drew Fillinger, of Cullman, was elected sophomore class vice president. Fillinger is a musical theater (BFA) major.
The SGA represents and promotes student interest in the decision-making process of Samford University by cultivating and maintaining leadership among students. The SGA also develops, coordinates and executes activities and services...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Trevor Clemmons models a suit at Wednesday’s Pilot Club of Cullman Fashion Show and Luncheon. Clemmons was one of several area law enforcement officers who participated in the show for the nonprofit. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The 26th annual Pilot Club of Cullman Fashion Show and Luncheon packed out the Cullman Civic...
On Wednesday evening, Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman, who served on one of the committees that worked on the bill, was at Daystar Church’s Good Hope campus to give Curtis Wilson’s mother Ashley Wilson copies of resolutions mourning her son's death and naming the new state DUI law the “Curtis Wilson-Stephanie Harmon Interlock Act.” (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
Updated 4-25-18...
Colby Hutson
CULLMAN - Cullman High School senior Colby Hutson has been named one of 630 semifinalists in the 2018 US Presidential Scholars Program. The semifinalists were selected from nearly 5,300 candidates expected to graduate from US high schools in the year 2018.
Inclusion in the US Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 54th year, is on the of the highest...
Cullman Regional Therapy Services OT Team: Pictured (L-R): Karen Lowe, COTA/L; Leeann Plank, OTR/L, CHT; Erin Burke, OTR/L
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is celebrating Occupational Therapy Month by recognizing the occupational therapists (OTs) and certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs) who enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent—or live better...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adkins, Jamie Rae, 33
FTA- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Martel, James Edward, 40
FTA- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument (3 counts)
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
FTA- theft of gasoline
Millwood, Barion Mitchell Ray, 32
third-degree assault
Parker, Brianna...
At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council heard about plans for its second Summer Enrichment Program and took the next step toward securing a community storm shelter. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council heard about plans for its second Summer Enrichment Program and took the next step toward...
The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation thanks everyone who helped to make the April 7, 2018 Colors of Cancer Day great!
The day started with runners braving the cold, wet weather to run the Colors of Cancer 5K Run. We thank you all and we thank Mark Aderholt and Frank Whitman for managing the run and the timing.
The Bikers Against...
HOMEWOOD - Savanah Allred, of Hanceville, recently received an academic honor award based on her class standing. Allred, a music and worship major, won a Tower Medal.
Each medal represents an important aspect of Samford University. The Wheelar Medal, awarded to freshmen, is named after Ruric Wheeler, a longtime university academic administrator. The Seal Medal, awarded to sophomores, is named...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 23. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Corrigan, Carl, 30
no tag/tag not plainly visible
possession of drug paraphernalia
Franklin, Renee Carden, 34
contributing to truancy
Graveman, Stephanie Elaine, 23
FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Lambert, Michael Lee, 36
harassing communications
Morris, Matthew Cambron, 32
FTA- second-degree...
L-R: Publix District Manager Vincent Mingione, Assistant Store Manager Brad Boshell, United Way of Cullman County Board Chairman Steve Moore, United Way of Cullman County Past Chairwoman Deborah Hoover
CULLMAN - On Monday afternoon, Publix Super Market managers presented the United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) with a check for $24,100 from Publix Super Market Charities, completing the organization’s donation pledge...
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 invites the public to attend this year’s all- day event on Friday at the Cullman Civic Center.
Doors...
The Good Hope City Council awarded a bid for engineering services for a new pump station to CDG Engineers & Associates, Inc. Monday night. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night awarded a bid for engineering services to CDG Engineers & Associates, Inc. The services are required for a new pump...
Billy Atchison, left, a fire equipment supplier, stopped by to honor Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, right, and present him a few tokens of appreciation. Reinhardt is retiring April 30 after 40 years of service. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday night honored retiring Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward “Junior” Reinhardt with...
Left to right: Damian Blair, Robert Brock, Steven Moore and David Reynolds (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
WHITE CITY - Four men were arrested for trafficking on Friday after a search warrant yielded drugs and drug paraphernalia, said the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
The Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) executed a search warrant at a residence on County Road 604 in the...
