CULLMAN - Here are four fun events coming up tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 10.
Cullman EMS 3rd Annual 911 Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS is hosting its 3rd Annual 911 Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb.10, with all proceeds benefiting Saving Forgotten Warriors. The registration fee for entering a chili recipe is $10 and is open to law enforcement,...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Jon Austin Hilton, 34
failure to appear- driving while revoked
Branch, Karen Marie, 21
harassment
Davis, Jessica Catherine, 35
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Dobbs, Ricky Eugene, 46
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
Dunkin, Roger Wayne, 46
probation violation- felony leaving the...
The Holly Pond Lions Club is hosting its second annual Beans & Greens Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 10.
The event will take place in the Holly Pond Lions Club building at Holly Pond Park beginning at 4 p.m.
Plates are $5.
Funds raised will be used for local sight projects.
Photo courtesy of Holly Pond Lions Club.
Dale Greer, director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency, asked County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney to join him as he talked about their accomplishments. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Industry Appreciation Reception at Terri Pines Country Club, offering a very positive view of the partnership between local...
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met Thursday night, and the planned closing of the city pool was discussed in greater detail. Hanceville Parks Director Ashley Dye was on hand Thursday to provide more information.
The council voted at its last meeting to close the pool due to growing concerns about repair costs. The plan is to replace it with...
Berlin residents at one of the first meetings held about the possibility of incorporation, back in April 2016. / Tribune file photo
BERLIN - In less than one week, the unincorporated community of Berlin, a few miles east of Cullman along U.S. Highway 278, may become the county’s newest municipality. On Tuesday, Feb. 13, 300 or more voters living within...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Brown, Cody Weston, 26
probation violation- second-degree theft of lost property
Fairbanks, Jeffery Dwight, 52
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Jones, Kevin Doyle, 32
possession of drug paraphernalia
Jones, Rachel Elizabeth, 27
possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- possession of prescription medicine
second-degree theft of...
Left to right: Angel Johnson, Matthew Childers, John Goings and Brandon Laney / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) reported multiple drug arrests on Thursday.
The first occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 6, when Cullman Crime Suppression Unit (CCSU) officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Alabama Highway 157. According to the CPD, neither the driver...
HANCEVILLE - The orchestra, choir and jazz ensemble from the Alabama School of Fine Arts will be in concert tonight, Thursday, Feb. 8, in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the campus of Wallace State Community College. The concert, which will feature both students and faculty members, begins at 7 p.m.
Tickets will be available at the door, $30 for...
FLORENCE - Seven Cullman-area students received degrees from the University of North Alabama recently.
Holly Lynn Hutto, B.A., cum laude
Samuel Avery Dotson, B.S.
Kimberly Townson Hall, Ed.S
Christine Dawn Jackson, MBA
Ryan Alexander LaGanke, B.A., cum laude
Dakota Phillip McCluskey, B.A., summa cum laude
Laura Elisabeth Tew, B.A.
UNA Dean’s List for Fall 2017
Addison
Jessica Dell Robinson
Arley
Justin Alan Lane
Rebekah Lee Wolfe
Cullman
Harper Brooke Canaday
Nathan Doss
Shannon Nicole Dutton
Anna Alyce...
TUSCALOOSA - Twenty-four Cullman-area students received degrees from The University of Alabama during its winter commencement on Dec. 16.
Those students were:
Grace Louise Alexander, of Arley, Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration
Wendi Marie Blackmon, of Arab, Educational Specialist
Cameron M. Brock, of Logan, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Tshenina Lashae Brown, of Bremen, Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental...
Signing letters of intent with the Machine Tool Technology last February were Austin Dibble, Bailey White, Baylon Lesley, Cameron Flippo, Christopher Widner, Colton Terry, Dylan Jones, Eli Jackson Denney, Jeremiah Childs, John Davidson, Joshua Pope, Matthew Campbell, Nick Tindall, Noah Brown, Olon Morris, Robert Winslett and Sturgis Hunter. They are pictured with instructors Gary McMinn, Jonathan Minyard and Steve...
Andres Forero, M.D., head of the UAB breast cancer research program, left, Carol Myers, president of the BCRFA Board of Directors, and Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D, director of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center / BCRFA
BIRMINGHAM - On Friday, Feb. 2, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) presented its largest donation ever of $950,000 to the UAB Comprehensive Cancer...
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, seen here on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, made the decision to close county schools Thursday and Friday. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Shane Barnette made the decision to close all schools in the county system for the remainder of the week, due to excessive...
Patrick Reid of ForeSite Towers answers a commission question about his company’s changes to an existing cell phone tower at this week’s City of Cullman Planning Commission meeting. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission had a quiet meeting this week, the only excitement a short lesson on the prerequisites for property annexation.
The commission first approved...
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center is seeking the public’s help as it puts together a “Hall of History” for its 75th Annual Meeting & Gala on March 8 at Stone Bridge Farms. The Hall will take attendees on a stroll through the past with decade-by-decade displays featuring local memorabilia and artifacts from each...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Addison, Byron Timothy, 43
failure to appear- driving while revoked
Bennett, Laura Elaine, 44
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Cook, Samuel Austin, 39
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree assault
third-degree domestic violence- menacing
interference with a domestic violence emergency
first-degree unlawful imprisonment
Duke, Randall Joseph, 35
failure to appear- unlawful possession...
CULLMAN - Cullman Police are investigating a home invasion that happened late Tuesday night on the city's southwest side. The incident occurred at a residence at 1011 Sheraton Road between 10 and 10:30 p.m.
According to Cullman Police Department Capt. of Investigation Becky Boyd, two suspects entered the home through an unlocked door. There was at least one handgun brandished,...
Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman / Tribune file photo
VINEMONT - Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman, Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry will welcome residents to a town hall meeting at the Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department on Monday, Feb. 12.
The meeting will kick off at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served.
The...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to this week’s Pet of the Week, a 1-year-old female Aussie mix named Esther.
Esther is a medium-energy dog who struggles with shelter life, preferring the outdoors and a large grassy yard. She loves the company and attention of people, but is polite and respects boundaries. She would be...
Left to right: Citizens Bank and Trust’s Grace Griggs and Alan Wood, Coach Matt Collins, Josh Campbell from CBT and Vinemont High School Principal Robin Netherton / Citizens Bank and Trust
VINEMONT - The baseball program at Vinemont High School has some upgrades coming for the 2018 season, thanks to a donation from Citizens Bank and Trust here in Cullman....
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Basinger, Timothy Lee, 50
public intoxication
Bullard, Eric Monroe, 23
possession of drug paraphernalia
first-degree theft of property
Callahan, Jeffrey Dale, 25
probation violation-first-degree theft of property
Edwards, Shelia Renee Carlee, 54
harassing communications
Farr, Carles Matthew, 34
harassment
Goodwin, Myrriah Leigh Ivory, 20
contributing to the delinquency of a minor
Harris, Kent...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 790 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 Semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while taking a course load of 12 or more hours. Placement on the Dean’s List is...
Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar at Monday night’s town council meeting / Nick Griffin
BAILEYTON - Baseball fields, storm shelters and a new town hall. Those were the top three items on the agenda at Monday night’s Baileyton Town Council meeting.
Mayor Johnny Dyar and the council spent a fair amount of time discussing work that needs to be done on the...
Jessie Godbee with her parents David Godbee and Tanya Davis / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, Cullman County Schools hosted the 91st annual Cullman County Spelling Bee at Temple Baptist Church, crowning Cullman Middle School’s Jessie Godbee the winner in a field of 22.
Cullman area schools suffered through the effects of the flu, forcing a few changes to...
Former Alabama wide receiver, Tyrone Prothro, spoke at Church 212 in Cullman on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Church 212’s congregation packed out the church’s sanctuary Sunday morning, not just to celebrate its faith, but also to hear an Alabama legend, former wide receiver Tyrone Prothro, tell his life story.
Most people know him for “The Catch,”...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 2-4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Abel, Patrick Daniel, 52
failure to appear- failure to register quarterly SORNA
Burke, Tony Joe, 27
failure to appear- proof of liability insurance required
Gill, Christopher Adam, 28
commitment order- DUI
Gilliland, Adam Daniel, 39
DUI- influence of alcohol
Grey, Jeremy Brian, 47
parole violation/revocation- second-degree theft of property
Holmes,...
Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander helped plan and put on Colony’s celebration. / W.C. Mann
COLONY - On Sunday afternoon, the town of Colony kicked off Black History Month at its Educational Complex with “Colony: a Celebration of Life.” The event included stories of the founding of Colony by freed slaves shortly after the end of the Civil War, life in...
Hanceville High School’s Taylor Gable made District Honor Band, and Xander Williamsen qualified for All State Band. / Photo courtesy Steven Porter
CULLMAN COUNTY - Five area high school band students have been selected for this year’s All State Band. Cullman High School french horn player Branson Danecker, percussionist Connor Gurley, clarinet player Tessa Adkins, and contra alto clarinet player Ashlyn...
Cullman High School’s Sara McCutcheon has been chosen to review proposals for presentations at the 2018 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo in New Orleans. / Cullman High School
CULLMAN - Cullman High School foreign language teacher Sara McCutcheon has been chosen from among a nationwide group of nominees to review proposals for presentations to be made at the...
Paige and Brian Greer set up The Fun Company tent every year at Cullman’s Bloomin’ Festival.
FALKVILLE - Cullman natives Brian and Paige Greer enjoy life on the road from their current home in Falkville, spending months at a time traveling to shows around the country to sell their line of custom jewelry made from recycled coins, silverware and other...
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, the Cullman High School Jazz Band played on at the 22nd annual Big Band Dance. Plenty of CHS students packed the Cullman Civic Center for the event, but dancers and music fans of all ages and from all over the community turned out, in a crowd that numbered in the hundreds.
The Tribune caught...
The 2017-2018 Leadership Wallace State group recently visited Montgomery, where they met with Chancellor Jimmy Baker and attended a board meeting. They also toured the state Capitol.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s 2017-2018 Leadership Wallace State group recently toured the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) office in Montgomery, where they met with Chancellor Jimmy Baker and were recognized at a board...
TUSCALOOSA - A number of Cullman-area students at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 or higher or the President's List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's) for the Fall 2017 semester. The UA Dean's and President's Lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to...
JACKSONVILLE - Thirteen Cullman-area students were awarded degrees at Jacksonville State University's winter commencement on Dec. 15.
Logan Allen, of Joppa
Guy Baker, of Altoona
Marilyn Cheney, of Oneonta
Bradley Deaver, of Oneonta
Casey Payne, of Oneonta
Jake Thomas, of Oneonta
Jessica Glover, of Cullman
William Glover, of Cullman
Sadie Gregory, of Cullman
Meghan King, of Arab
Seth Kurb, both of Arab
Patricia Kyle-Bailey, of Horton
Natalie Millar, of Vinemont
Founded in 1883...
HANCEVILLE - Current and future students of Wallace State Community College can begin applying for 2018-2019 scholarships through the Wallace State Future Foundation on Thursday, Feb. 15. The online application process will continue through March 23, with dozens of scholarship opportunities available to students.
“The Future Foundation was established to help fill the gaps often found in the financial aid...
CULLMAN - The city of Cullman has been named one of the top 20 safest cities in the state of Alabama by the National Council for Home Safety and Security (NCHSS). Cullman is ranked no. 20.
The council is a national trade association comprised of licensed alarm installers, contractors and other relevant trade groups whose goal is to further knowledge...
Cullman Regional employees show their support in the fight against heart disease on National Wear Red Day.
CULLMAN – February is National Heart Month, and Cullman Regional employees recently joined together to raise awareness and support the fight against heart disease by wearing red on National Wear Red Day, Feb. 2, 2018.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease...
The Ark Encounter is one of the stops during the Wallace State Alumni Association's fall trip to the Cincinnati, Ohio area. The largest timber-frame building in the world, it is made up of three decks that include teaching exhibits and displays of incredible craftsmanship.
HANCEVILLE – This fall, the Wallace State Alumni Association will offer its first group excursion to...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Baird, Brandon Lee, 27
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree criminal mischief
Coleman, Kenneth Wesley, 38
attempting to elude
Gilland, Ciara Danielle, 25
parole violation/revocation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
James, Angela Pugh, 40
nonsupport
Pannell, Tyler Austin, 23
failure to appear- criminal littering
Sims, Matthew Jonah, 48
parole violation/revocation- second-degree theft...
Gov. Kay Ivey, Cullman Economic Development Agency’s Jamie Troutman and ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell in Montgomery / Governor's Office, Hal Yeager
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded more than $10.5 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to 28 Alabama towns and cities. The City of Cullman received $450,000 for sewer and water systems rehabilitation, drainage and street...
Capt. Ed Potter, left, with Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN - On Thursday night, Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Capt. Ed Potter received the VFW Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award. Potter was joined by his family and several members of the CCSO, including Sheriff Matt Gentry.
Potter joined the CCSO in 2004, and...
CHARLESTON - Nicholas Shugarts, of Cullman, was awarded Gold Stars by The Citadel for achieving a 3.7 grade point average or higher for the 2017 fall semester. Cadets and students who achieve Gold Star recognition are also placed on The Citadel's Dean's List.
The Citadel with its iconic campus located in Charleston, South Carolina, offers a classic military college education...
West Point High School posted this photo of its team to the school’s Twitter page, with a note that the team has won the county tournament for six years and is 36-0 in tournament competition since 2012. / Photo courtesy West Point High School
CULLMAN COUNTY - Last week was a busy one for scholars’ bowl teams in Cullman County,...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 31. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Culver, John Wayne Jr., 45
third-degree criminal trespassing
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Harbison, Vicky Pratt, 54
third-degree burglary
Haynes, Joshua Aaron, 26
failure to appear- third-degree burglary
Kelley, Shane Wesley, 31
attempting to elude
possession of drug paraphernalia
reckless endangerment
resisting arrest
failure to appear- fourth-degree theft of property
McLeod, Randy...
Funeral services for Jimmy C. Denney, 77, of Walter will be held at 2 p.m. Friday February 2, 2018 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Wendell Peterson officiating. Interment will follow at Duck River Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Mr. Denney passed away on Tuesday January...
Updated 2-1-18 7:18 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Alabama State Department of Education (ASDE) on Thursday released the 2016-2017 State Report Card, part of 2012's Alabama Accountability Act, which required the ASDE to come up with a report card to assign an overall letter grade for each public school system and each public school in Alabama.
Overall, Cullman County Schools received a...
MONTGOMERY - Six law enforcement agencies across north Alabama are set to receive upgraded equipment thanks to $144,000 in grants awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey. The governor’s office said, “The grants will enable police and sheriff’s departments to purchase vehicles, communications equipment and other items needed by officers and deputies during their patrols.
The Cullman County Commission has been awarded...
CP&R Executive Director, Nathan Anderson, was named Outstanding New Professional by the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association. / Photo courtesy of CP&R
CULLMAN - It was a great weekend for Cullman Parks and Recreation, culminating on Tuesday night when it brought home two awards from the annual Alabama Recreation and Parks Association Conference in Tuscaloosa. CP&R was named Agency of...
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...
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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.”...
