Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs with St. Paul's Lutheran School's Gracie Moody, who won first place in her school's Arbor Day poster contest in February 2017 / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - For the 30th consecutive year, the city of Cullman has earned recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to effective...
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer and Sequence Health CEO John Richmond at the front door of the new Cullman facility / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday afternoon, the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) welcomed Sequence Health to the area, as the company officially opened its new 15,000-square-foot medical call center at 1535 County Road 222. Sequence joins...
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CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department says vehicle break-ins and thefts seem to be on the rise in the area.
Lt. Gene Bates said that since November, at least four high-end vehicles have been stolen from area car dealerships. He said all four, and possibly a fifth, appear to be the work of the same person or group of...
The scene at the Jet-Pep at the intersection of Alabama Highways 69 and 157 Wednesday night, after a car hit a natural gas meter / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - A vehicle pulling into the Jet-Pep at the intersection of Alabama Highway 69 and Alabama Highway 157 struck a natural gas meter on the side of the building Wednesday night, rupturing...
CULLMAN - Like seemingly every other institution these days, Cullman County’s schools are being hit hard by the flu. On Wednesday evening, County Superintendent Shane Barnette sent out the following all-call phone message to county school system parents:
“Hey, this is Shane Barnette, Cullman County Schools superintendent. I just wanted to call tonight and let everyone know that we're aware...
BUG TUSSLE - Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick today released the name of the second victim of Saturday night’s fatal head-on collision in Cullman County. Julia H. Horn, 60, of Pinson was pronounced dead at the scene. Horn’s identification was delayed because her vehicle was engulfed in flames after the violent crash.
The other victim, named on Sunday, was...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 30. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Barnes, Justin Tyler, 26
failure to appear- fourth-degree receiving stolen property
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
Bearden, Kristie, 46
drug court sanction- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Bloxson, Ila Ruth, 49
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Campell, Brett Allen, 18
failure to...
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay introduces us to the Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week.
Ernest T. is a Rottweiler mix, smaller than average but full-grown at around a year and a half in age. He’s laid back with a low to medium energy level, and is submissive to caregivers. Though he’s not tiny, he does enjoy cuddling and...
HOMEWOOD - Thirteen Cullman-area students were named to Samford University's dean's lists for the fall semester. Two area students received their degrees.
Samford University releases dean's lists after the close of the fall and spring semesters each academic year. Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.
Samford University Cumberland School of...
Cullman FBC Pastor Tom Richter speaks to Judson College students at Judson's Christian Emphasis Week. / Photo by Mary Amelia Taylor
MARION - Judson College inaugurated its annual Christian Emphasis Week Tuesday with a Chapel service focused on trusting God. Cullman’s Tom Richter, the week’s featured speaker, stressed the importance of starting the three-day “week” by “brushing off our ‘doctrine...
Front row: Cullman Parks and Recreation Recreational Development Director Christy Turner, Judge Wells Turner; Back row: Cullman City Councilman Johnny Cook, CP&R Director of Marketing, Programs, & Events Waid Harbison, CP&R Executive Director Nathan Anderson, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Cullman City Councilman Clint Hollingsworth and CP&R board member Will Harding / Photo courtesy of CP&R
CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation...
Pictured is Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs with Ms. Grey's second-grade class from Sacred Heart. / Leanne West
CULLMAN - Ms. Grey's and Ms. Arndt’s second-grade classes from Sacred Heart Elementary School visited Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at Cullman City Hall, where Jacobs spoke to the students about his job as mayor and answered the students’ questions...
CULLMAN - Here’s an updated list of candidates who’ve qualified to run in the 2018 general election. The Tribune’s previous list included candidates who had not yet qualified, but who were reported as being in the process of qualifying. The list below contains only those candidates positively known to have completed the process and successfully qualified as of 5...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 29. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Brock, Bobbie Jo, 45
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Fulks, Jason Robert, 47
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Goble, Calvin Couledge, 45
failure to appear- aggravated child abuse
Heatherly, Raymond Christopher, 42
public intoxication
Martin, Denzil Benjamin, 38
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree criminal trespassing
Mathis, Alan Bradley, 38
public intoxication
McCulloch, Joshua...
CULLMAN - The American College of Cardiology (ACC) awarded Cullman Regional Heart Failure Accreditation in January, based on “rigorous onsite review of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with heart failure through pre-hospital care, early stabilization, acute care, transitional care, clinical quality measures and more,” according to a media release from the hospital.
Heart failure is a...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met Monday night for the first time this year, awarding almost $180,000 in grants to a variety of community organizations.
Grants were awarded to:
Bremen Volunteer Fire Department- $12,000 for turn-out gear
West Point Middle School- $12,000 for a mobile lab
Walter Volunteer Fire Department- $12,000 for six sets of gear
Good Samaritan Health Clinic-...
Congratulations to the following Cullman High School Band students for being selected to the Alabama All-State Band.
Tessa Adkins - Clarinet
Ashlynn Teeling - Contra Alto Clarinet
Branson Danecker - French Horn
Connor Gurley - Percussion
Being selected for the All-State Band is the highest honor bestowed on individual students by the Alabama Bandmasters Association. Our band members auditioned with hundreds of other students...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 26-28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adams, Luther Clayton, 25
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Allen, Ana Marie, 18
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Beck, Timothy Jason, 39
third-degree criminal trespassing
possession/sale of a short barrel s/r-gun
fourth-degree theft of property
Brown, Chad William, 28
failure to appear- possession of drug...
Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, right, accepts a donation to the Wallace State Future Foundation from Gary Mitchell, the nephew of the late Vervil Lovene Mitchell. Ms. Mitchell made a planned gift of $372,000 to the college for an endowed scholarship fund that provides up to four scholarships each year.
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College...
The 2017-2018 Miss Southerner Pageant and the 2018 CHS Fair Queen Representative Pageant are Saturday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Cullman High School auditorium. Admission is $10; $5 for children ages 10 and younger.
Fair Queen Contestants (Pictured above, from left to right):
Cailyn Sorrow, Alyssa Sandlin, Eryn Rainwater, Mary Kate Stanford
Miss Southerner Contestants (Pictured below, starting from bottom; left to...
BUG TUSSLE - Two people were killed Saturday night in a head-on collision in the 16000 block of Highway 69 South, south of Bug Tussle. One of the victims has been identified as Kevin William Crotty, 32, of Hanceville. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick made the identification.
The identity of the second victim has not been released at this...
The Wallace State Alumni Association is planning a two-night trip to the Music City in June, complete with lodging at the Opryland Hotel, reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry and much more.
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Alumni Association is planning a two-night trip to the Music City in June, complete with lodging at the Opryland Hotel, reserved seats...
Sheriff Gentry addresses the crowd to kick off his re-election campaign on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 at the Cullman Civic Center. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Saturday, Republican Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry officially kicked off his 2018 re-election campaign with a community celebration at the Cullman Civic Center. Guests were treated to free barbecue dinners, and Round 2...
UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/01/28/hanceville-man-idd-1-victims-saturday-night-head-collision
BUG TUSSLE - Two people were killed Saturday night in a head-on collision in the 16000 block of Highway 69 South, south of Bug Tussle. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the fatalities.
The roadway is completely blocked, and the Cullman County Sheriff's Office said it will remain blocked for some time.
Crews from the Cold Springs and Arkadelphia...
Ty Parker, director of bands and head of the performing arts department at West Point High School, is joining forces with Fairview High School’s Mark Dobbs to stage a countywide production of “Camp Rock” this April. Auditions, open to all students in the Cullman County Schools system, are Feb. 10. / Tribune file photo
Combining the talents and strengths from...
Cullman Regional hosted its 2018 State of the Hospital Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional held its State of the Hospital Luncheon on Wednesday. During his remarks, CEO James Clements noted that the hospital has operated at increasing profit for three years and improved its financial ratings, that current projects will increase inpatient...
CULLMAN - As controversy swirls around today's news that Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman this morning called for Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail's immediate resignation over comments Nail made about Gov. Kay Ivey, the governor issued the following response to The Tribune:
"I’ve spoken with Mayor Nail, and he has apologized for his inappropriate comments about me posted on social media. This...
The picture that started the controversy / Facebook
UPDATE: Gov. Ivey responds.
CULLMAN - Alabama Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman on Friday called on Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail to resign over the "inappropriate and disrespectful" comments Nail allegedly made about Gov. Kay Ivey on Facebook.
Bussman said in a statement to the media: "I read your inappropriate and disrespectful comments regarding Gov. Ivey...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Booth, Justin McCoy, 23
third-degree escape
League, Cobie Thomas, 19
judge’s order- possession of prescription medicine
judge’s order- first-degree receiving stolen property
judge’s order- unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle (3 counts)
Lindley, Phillip Joel, 22
failure to appear- driving while revoked (3 counts)
failure to appear-...
Roger Lawrence McKinnon, left and Rufus Jerome Parker, right / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
COLONY - Two Colony men were arrested on Thursday for elder abuse, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a welfare check on an elderly female under the care of Roger Lawrence McKinnon, 54 and Rufus Jerome Parker, 53. Once the deputies arrived...
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday voted to close the city pool immediately. It also mulled changes to the City’s communication system and was introduced to the fire department’s newest tool.
Police Chief Bob Long gave an extended report on the recent escape and recapture of Justin McCoy Booth, and on the crash during the pursuit of him...
Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long explains to the city council the circumstances of Justin McCoy Booth’s escape and recapture, and the car crash that sent Officer Jason Hare to the hospital. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - At its regular meeting Thursday evening, Hanceville Police Department (HPD) Chief Bob Long gave the Hanceville City Council a detailed explanation of this week’s...
CULLMAN - Mark your calendar and put on your dancing shoes! The 22nd annual Cullman Jazz Band Big Band Dance is set for Friday, Feb. 2 from 7-9 p.m. at the Cullman Civic Center. This year’s theme is “Old Hollywood/Oscar Red Carpet Elegance.”
Cullman Band Booster President Mary Hovater said the group is expecting a crowd.
“We expect another big turnout,”...
Architectural renderings of the future Cullman Row East (top), current site of the old Cullman Chrysler Dodge dealership, and Cullman Row West (bottom), current site of the former Sticks N Stuff / Bill Ming
CULLMAN - Two vacant sites on Second Avenue Southwest (Highway 31 South) in Cullman are getting new life, thanks to Athens-based developer Ming Enterprises. Owner...
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Schools Foundation is now taking nominations for the 2018 Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards. These awards have been established to recognize and honor the accomplishments of our outstanding graduates, community supporters and promising CCS graduates. By celebrating these role models, the CCS Foundation hopes to inspire today's students to follow their own pursuit of...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Fithian, Lisa King, 47
failure to appear- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (2 counts)
Lands, Brandon Dewayne, 27
disorderly conduct
McIntyre, Anglea Renee, 42
failure to appear- resisting arrest
McIntyre, Hugh Dale, 53
failure to appear- DUI
Thomas, Merlin Eugene, 35
failure to appear- driving while revoked
Cullman Police...
Escaped Hanceville inmate Justin McCoy Booth was captured in Jefferson County early Thursday morning. / Photo courtesy of the Hanceville Police Department
HANCEVILLE - Justin McCoy Booth, the inmate who escaped custody in Hanceville Monday night, was captured in Jefferson County early Thursday morning, according to Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long.
Booth, 23, of Odenville, was in the process of being...
After the assembly, a banner reading “I Accept Rachel’s Challenge” was signed by Vinemont students who pledged to participate in the program. / W.C. Mann
VINEMONT - Across the United States each day, approximately 160,000 students skip school to avoid being bullied. Rachel’s Challenge hopes to change not only that number, but the whole culture in which such a number...
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, right, seen here at the Cullman Regional State of the Hospital Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 / W.C. Mann
COLONY - On Tuesday evening the Colony Town Council, which had been dormant since October due to the resignation of two members and the lack of a quorum among the other four on meeting nights, re-established...
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs was in Washington, D.C. today to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House.
"It was a honor to represent Cullman today as I met with President Donald Trump along with a small group of other mayors," said Jacobs. "He emphasized how cities are the driving force behind job creation. To this point...
Update from our friends at WVTM-13: http://www.wvtm13.com/article/grandfather-mauled-by-dog-while-saving-granddaughter-from-attack/15889506
Edited 1-24-18 6:24 p.m. Authorities originally told The Tribune that the adult was transported to Birmingham. He was transported to Huntsville.The story has been updated.
CULLMAN - An area man has been airlifted to Huntsville and a toddler taken to Cullman Regional after an alleged dog attack on the city's southwest side late Wednesday...
Cullman Regional CEO James Clements addresses the audience at this year’s State of the Hospital Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 24. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional held its annual State of the Hospital Luncheon on Wednesday, and according to CEO James Clements, the hospital is experiencing continued success.
Clements noted that the hospital has operated at increasing profit for three...
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville police officer Jason Hare remains in intensive care at UAB Hospital recovering from injuries he sustained Monday evening while in pursuit of an escaped inmate. On Wednesday, a GoFundMe page was set up to raise funds for Hare and his family.
From GoFundMe: "Officer Hare is currently in the ICU where he will remain for several days....
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, second from left, seen here in June 2017 with, from left, Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer, Scott Stadthagen and Cullman City Council President Garlan Gudger, is in Washington, D.C. today to meet with President Donald Trump. / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs is in Washington, D.C., today to meet with...
The Evelyn Burrow Museum’s Exhibit Hall in the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts currently boasts a collection of maps from as early as the mid-16th century to modern times showing the evolution of the state of Alabama. “Sweet Home: Alabama’s History in Maps” will be on display through at least Feb. 28.
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 23. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Baker, Johnie Dee, 64
third-degree criminal trespassing
Boykin, Wilma, 37
failure to appear- driving while suspended
failure to appear- giving false name to law enforcement
failure to appear- proof of liability insurance required
Hill, Matthew Lee, 33
failure to appear- obstruction/using false ID
failure to appear- possession of...
Nick Watford is featured during a performance of the Wallace State Jazz Band at Preview Day 2016 for the Fine and Performing Arts program at Wallace State Community College.
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program will host its annual Preview Day for current and incoming students interested in learning about scholarships and performance opportunities....
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Charley, the featured pet of the week.
“Sweet Charley is a neutered male cocker spaniel, approximately 5-years-old. He is a cheerful little fellow with a busy stub of a tail. He delights in being around people, loves the sunshine and is excellent on a leash.”
Charley’s adoption fee...
First nine weeks
All A's
Third Grade: Riggs Fulmer, Mattie Claire Keith, Katelyn O’Rear and Jordan Pierce
Fourth Grade: Alexia Harris and Morgan Bartlett
Fifth Grade: Noah Jennings, Jacob Keith, Olivia Stallings, Kane Twilley and Haley Tyree
All A’s and B’s
Third Grade: Cainen Bennett, Abigail Brady, Kaylee Burgess, Foster Hendrix and Myles Johnson
Fourth Grade: Alexia Harris
Fifth Grade: Jeremiah Oglesby, Maribel Saldana and Gracie Thornton
Second...
VINEMONT - Vinemont High School is fighting bullying and violence head on. On Wednesday, the school will host an event, Rachel’s Challenge, and hopes to make a community-wide impact. Rachel’s Challenge is based on the life and writings of Rachel Joy Scott, who was the first victim of the Columbine school shootings in 1999.
According to the organization, Rachel’s Challenge...
The Cullman area currently has no homeless shelters for men. A group of local churches and agencies is working to change that. / Image courtesy pixabay
The American church has tragically reduced God’s word to mere information instead of the real purpose which is the transformation of people into the fullness of the image of Christ in character and conduct.”...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met Tuesday morning, when, after approving the minutes of its emergency meeting called on Jan. 16, the commission motioned to terminate the local state of emergency that was declared at that meeting due to last week’s winter weather. The local declaration was in response to Gov. Kay Ivey’s statewide emergency declaration the day...
Justin McCoy Booth / Courtesy Hanceviile Police Department and Facebook
UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/01/25/escaped-hanceville-inmate-captured-jefferson-county
Updated 1-23-18 5:30 p.m.
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Police Department is looking for Justin McCoy Booth, 23, of St. Clair County in connection with the incident that sent a police officer to UAB Hospital Monday night. Booth was in the process of being released from Hanceville, but was to be...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bice, Jennifer Ryan, 45
grand jury- illegal possession or use of a credit or debit card (5 counts)
Boyer, William Wade, 50
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument (6 counts)
Flanigan, George Lamar, 40
parole violation/revocation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Johnson Donny...
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held its monthly meeting on Monday in Tillman Hall on the Cullman High School campus. The board approved all items on this month’s agenda, beginning with the nomination for school board president. Current president Suzanne Harbin was nominated by the board and will serve as president for the rest of the year.
Also...
Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman speaks with a visitor at Monday night's town hall meeting in Trimble. / Nick Griffin
TRIMBLE - The Trimble Community Center was packed Monday night, and not just for the free pizza. Politically-minded residents turned out to hear from, and get some face time with, four of Cullman County’s elected officials.
Representative Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope;...
Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Javon Daniel receives a check for $25,615.07 for the food bank, surrounded by fellow Lions who have assisted his program. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman Lions Club presented to Javon Daniel a check for Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) in the amount of $25,615.07. Club President Bill Ruehl made...
Officer Zach Latham receives his five-year service pin from Councilman Andy Page. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At a busy meeting Monday evening, the Cullman City Council moved to promote local industry, recreation, and personnel of the Cullman Police Department (CPD).
Royal Technologies tax abatement
The council approved a tax abatement of “all state and local noneducational ad valorem taxes, all construction...
LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/01/23/search-continues-suspect-who-escaped-custody-hanceville
Updated 1-22-18 11:31 p.m.
The Hanceville Police Department has named the suspect in tonight's incident as Justin McCoy Booth, 24. He is 5'6", 135 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
Mayor Kenneth Nail posted on social media a short while ago: "Our officer will be OK few broken bones, concussion. Overnight at UAB. Thanks for all the prayers."
HANCEVILLE -...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 19-21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anders, Kevin Russell, 32
failure to appear- liability insurance required
Bailey, Shane Allen, 35
third-degree burglary
Black, Corley Zane, 28
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Buckelew, Michael Andrew, 29
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
Bush, Wanteel Quntee, 37
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled...
Nosey at The Elephant Sanctuary near Nashville / Photo courtesy The Elephant Sanctuary
LAWRENCE COUNTY - Patricia Bentley of the Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association (CAAWA) informed The Tribune that on Monday afternoon, Lawrence County District Judge Angela Terry granted permanent custody of Nosey the elephant to the county, which in turn gave Nosey to The Elephant Sanctuary near Nashville,...
Wallace State sophomore Challie Johnson, a Hartselle native, was named the 2018 Homecoming Queen on Sunday.
HANCEVILLE – Challie Johnson, a Hartselle native, was named Wallace State Community College’s 2018 Homecoming Queen during the annual festivities on Sunday. She was crowned during halftime of the men’s basketball game vs. Southern Union.
Johnson, a business management major, maintains leadership roles in a...
Photo courtesy of Brian Bradberry
CULLMAN - Crews from Cullman Fire Rescue on Sunday responded to a gas line on fire on Waterford Drive in Terri Pines, according to Cullman Fire Rescue Division Chief Brian Bradberry.
Bradberry said the line was ruptured and caught fire while repairs were being made to a water line.
"Our crews pulled precautionary exposure hoselines while Cullman...
CULLMAN - Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action.
Join Cullman Regional for its National Wear Red Day Luncheon on Feb. 2 at Loft 212 where there will be a healthy eating...
Pictured is the winner of the 2017 Cullman County Spelling Bee, Cullman Middle School's Jadon Li. This year's Bee will take place on Feb. 5. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday, Feb. 5, Temple Baptist Church will once again host the Cullman County Spelling Bee, now in its 91st year. Though overseen by the Cullman County Board of Education...
Outstanding students from area high schools were honored as DAR Good Citizens at a recent meeting of the Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. State DAR Regent, Mrs. Nancy S. Folk, of Hoover, presented the students with their commemorative certificates and pins.
The DAR Good Citizens program and scholarship contest is intended to encourage and reward...
Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman spent a good portion of his time speaking about education at Friday’s State of the State Community Luncheon. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 State of the State Community Luncheon took place on Friday, with updates from the area’s legislative delegation. Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope;...
A map from May 2017 shows the proposed boundaries of an incorporated Berlin. Only residents living within the proposed town limits and registered to vote in Berlin may participate in the election. / Photo courtesy Berlin Incorporation/Facebook
BERLIN - The time is drawing near for the people of the Berlin community to decide whether or not it will become a...
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is hosting its third annual 911 Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb.10, with all proceeds benefiting Saving Forgotten Warriors. The event will take place from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The registration fee for entering a chili recipe is $10 and is open to law enforcement, firefighters, EMS personnel and dispatchers. Community members are...
1-22-18: URGENT: Joy is in a hurry to find a home, so her adoption fee has been reduced to just $5!
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay introduces us to Joy, the Cullman County Animal Shelter’s pet of the week.
“Joy is a lovely female lab mix, approximately 5- to 6-years-old. She is a medium energy pet who prefers quieter environments, is...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anders, Shaun David, 27
possession of drug paraphernalia
Boone, Bobby Wayne Jr. 35
carrying a pistol without a license
driving while suspended
liability insurance required
no tag/ tag not plainly visible
resisting arrest
Cornelius, Zachary Lee, 23
third-degree burglary
second-degree receiving stolen property
Freeman, Richard Blake, 27
failure to appear- domestic violence...
MONTGOMERY - December’s state unemployment numbers were released Friday morning, with Alabama maintaining November’s rate of 3.5 percent, a record low, and Cullman County’s rate coming in at 2.8 percent, down slightly from November’s rate of 3 percent. Cullman County’s unemployment rate is the second-lowest in the state for December. It is down markedly from December 2016’s rate of...
Vinemont INSPIRESS team (L-R): teacher/sponsor Shannon Bridges, Baylee Jennings, Hillary Holcomb, Jamie Marotz, Abby Sikes, Derrick Ransom, Justin Hoffman, Braxton Thompson / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) stepped outside the central office to hold its regular meeting at Hanceville Middle School as part of an effort to be more visible to...
Corey Harbison, Matt Gentry and Garry Marchman / Tribune file photos
TRIMBLE - A week into the 2018 legislative session in Montgomery, Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope will give local citizens an opportunity to get an update on what’s happening in Montgomery, and to let their voices be heard by the area’s elected officials. Harbison, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry,...
Hanceville Fire Rescue was on scene, with its ladder truck, for three days in March 2017, helping to put out the fire at J.B. Pennington High School in Blount County. / Tribune file photo
I think the City is more upset at Blount County School Board’s insurance than we are at Blount County School Board.”
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail
HANCEVILLE - Last...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 12-17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Ballenger, Robert Ramsey, 42
possession of drug paraphernalia
Church, Julia Rochelle Lynn, 25
harassing communications
Cofield, Tristan Dewayne, 19
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Crawford, Lindsay Marie, 23
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Earl, Charles Daran,...
Despite the storm and numerous closings, Planet Fitness Manager Corey Lee, pictured here on Wednesday, still saw a successful opening day on Tuesday. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - This week’s winter storm has certainly had an effect on the Cullman area, but a ride around town on Wednesday showed that a surprising number of local business owners were unphased by...
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, left, and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, right, weigh in on the effects of such a long break in the middle of the school year. / Tribune file photo, Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN - With area students already coming off a three-day weekend, then getting Tuesday and Wednesday off due to winter...
First Avenue Northeast, as seen on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 17. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN COUNTY - On Wednesday, The Tribune checked in with mayors around Cullman County to see how the municipalities were handling this week’s winter storm. None of the officials we were able to contact reported any major issues common during such weather, such as residents without power...
CULLMAN – The American Heart Association (AHA) and Cullman Regional have announced a three-year sponsorship to promote the American Heart Association’s “Healthy for Good” movement.
Cullman Regional is dedicated to reducing the number of cardiovascular-related deaths that impact our community annually. This continued commitment works toward the Alabama Hospital Association’s 2020 Impact Goal of improving the cardiovascular health of all...
These Cullman Police Department vehicles, pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 16, have been used in past snow events to help remove stranded vehicles. / Noah Galilee
CULLMAN COUNTY - Tuesday’s bitter cold winter weather brought with it high winds, snow, ice and a lot of work for local law enforcement and the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). City and county...
CULLMAN - As a part of Gov. Kay Ivey's declared State Public Health Emergency last week, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is hosting flu shot clinics statewide. In Cullman, a clinic is being held at the Cullman County Health Department (CCHD).
The CCHD has been closed due to inclement weather, but will reopen at noon on Thursday, Jan....
CULLMAN - Here are a few area events that are coming up soon, four of them on Thursday.
Bonsai for the Beginner, Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m.
What: Bonsai for the Beginner with Dr. Bob Wendorf
When: Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Cullman County Extension Office, 402 Arnold St. NE (basement)
This is a regular Master Gardener meeting, but the public is encouraged...
CULLMAN - Due to winter weather and closures this week of offices and mobile units, LifeSouth is currently in emergency need of all blood types and also in need of platelet donors. The local LifeSouth office is located at 112 Clark Street across from Rumors Deli in Cullman. It is open today until 5 p.m. and 9 a.m.-5 p.m....
Planet Fitness in Cullman is OPEN! The fitness center enjoyed a quiet grand opening on Tuesday. Pictured, today, is manager Corey Lee. Planet Fitness is located at 1727 Second Ave. SW.
Find out more at www.planetfitness.com/gyms/cullman-al
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Hartselle Police Chief Ron Puckett, center, has declared his candidacy for Morgan County Sheriff. / Photos courtesy of Puckett’s campaign
HARTSELLE - Hartselle Police Chief Ron Puckett, a career law enforcement officer, announced Wednesday morning his candidacy for Morgan County Sheriff. Puckett will run on the Republican ticket. Puckett has more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement.
“As a...
CULLMAN - As of 10:15 a.m. Wednesday morning, Alabama State Troopers report, "We are not experiencing any significant hazardous road conditions at this time, other than some secondary roads in rural areas where there have been a few slick spots reported. However, we urge motorists to drive with caution as there may be patches of black ice on roadways...
Mount Hope, Alabama native Quincy Jackson was in charge of the White House staff kitchen during the terms of three U.S. presidents- Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, and served as personal presidential valet to President Obama.
History of the White House Mess
The interesting history of the White House Mess is printed on the back of every menu:
"It...
CULLMAN - Major party candidate qualification for the 2018 Alabama general election opened on Jan. 8. After the first week, the candidates listed below are known to have qualified for candidacy in the election, or are known to be in the process of qualifying. Qualification will close on Feb. 9.
In addition to offices being contested, at least one constitutional...
Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Tierra Porter, left, and Morgan Summers, right, will be leading kids onstage and backstage, respectively, in this week’s production of “Jack and the Beanstalk” at the Cullman Civic Center. / Nick Griffin
UPDATE 1-18-18: Due to several missed practices because of this week's winter weather, there will be just one performance of "Jack and the Beanstalk." It...
ALDOT is preparing Alabama roads for winter weather. / Photo, taken Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, is courtesy of photographer Bill Castle/ABC3340.
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency are warning Alabamians to expect dangerous conditions across the state as winter weather moves through Tuesday. At this time, the National Weather Service is projecting snowfall amounts to...
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency, effective at 6 p.m. Monday, for all Alabama counties in preparation for potential severe winter weather.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for a large portion of Alabama in anticipation of snow, sleet and freezing rain in and near the areas under the advisory.
“All Alabamians...
CULLMAN – The Healthcare Authority of Cullman County late Monday announced that Cullman Regional has completed an agreement with the local physician owners (Physician Owners Group) of The Surgery Center of Cullman, LLC for a joint venture partnership.
According to a media release from the hospital, with the purchase agreement, finalized Jan. 15, Cullman Regional now has majority ownership of...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 12-14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported. Arrests for Jan. 12-15 will be reported Jan. 16.
Cullman Police Department
Lance, Heather S., 20
fourth-degree theft of property
James, Randy E., 42
fourth-degree receiving stolen property
Lawrence, Katelynn M., 20
failure to appear- speeding
Hicks, Justin T., 24
public intoxication
Swann, Jacob J., 23
public intoxication
Withrow,...
CULLMAN - Maybe you really should put more thought into the gifts you give. You never can tell when a gift will turn into a hobby that leads to a fascination for that gift which broadens the mind and enriches the life of the recipient beyond measure.
Such was the gift of a little bonsai (the name means “tree in...
The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the State Community Luncheon is set for Friday, Jan. 19 at the All Steak Restaurant. The event will be in the banquet room from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The luncheon will feature updates from Montgomery from Cullman’s state legislative delegation:
Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman
Rep. Randall Shedd, R- Fairview
Rep. Corey Harbison, R- Good Hope
Rep....
CULLMAN - Cullman County offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 in observance of Robert E. Lee Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. County Sanitation will run normally.
Cullman City offices will be open.
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Karma’s Coffee House owner Katie Fine and Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairwoman Kathy Wilson at the task force’s table at the coffee shop Thursday / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Thursday, Jan. 11 was Human Trafficking Awareness Day in the United States. The City of Cullman issued a proclamation supporting both the...
This architectural rendering shows the future Desperation Church building that will be located on Old Hanceville Highway (Third Avenue Southeast) at King Edward Street. / Andy Heis
CULLMAN - Desperation Church has become a fixture within the community at its current location next to Depot Park, but the congregation has expanded and created a need for a new facility. Motorists...
L-R: Alabama Secretary of Commerce Greg Canfield, Mazda Motor Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Masamichi Kogai, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Limestone County Commission Chairman Mark Yarbrough. / Photo courtesy Toyota
CULLMAN - After this week’s announcement that Huntsville has been chosen as the site for a new, $1.6 billion,...
