Cullman Regional Hospice and its fundraising arm, Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. are partnering with Masquerade Fundraising for a $5 jewelry and accessories sale, Dec. 18-20. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Hospice of Cullman County Inc. Indigent Care Fund.
Monday, Dec. 18, from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Wednesday,...
The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation Board of Directors: Sitting, left to right: Lorie McGrath, Mary Dyer, Judy Grissom and Janice McNeal. Back row: standing left to right: Dr. William E. Smith, Becky Richardson, Louise Cole, Mike Doss and J.L. Parker.
From the board: We thank each and every one that has supported the Foundation and made it possible for...
Updated 12-18-17 2:44 p.m.
FAIRVIEW - An Albertville woman was killed in a two-car crash in Cullman County on Sunday. The wreck happened in the 500 block of Wesley Avenue in the community of Fairview.
Imelda Morales, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene, said Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
According to Alabama State Troopers, Morales was a passenger in a...
Children look over tables full of gifts at the Town of Baileyton's Christmas celebration on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. / Heather Mann
BAILEYTON - Christmas is a time for friends and families to gather together, and what is a community but one big family? Many cities and towns take pride in holding Christmas celebrations for their communities to enjoy, and...
Dr. Teeter shows students a map of the planned community of Vinemont. / Jacqueline Hill
VINEMONT - Recently, fifth-grade students at Vinemont Elementary School got an extra serving of history on their plates as retired VES Principal Dr. Jane Teeter spoke about the history of Vinemont. She began with a classroom presentation, complete with original period maps showing the ambitious...
Lt. Jeff Warnke shares a moment with the 6-year-old boy he was paired with for this year's Shop with a Cop event. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Officers from the Cullman Police Department (CPD) and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Saturday met local families at Chick-fil-A, before heading off to take the kids shopping at Wal-Mart for the CPD’s...
Nosey in Cullman in November / CAAWA
MOULTON - The saga of Nosey the elephant continues this weekend. On Saturday, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Nosey's owners, Hugo and Franciszka Liebel, were arrested Saturday morning on animal cruelty charges.
The Tribune is working to get more information from the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office.
WHNT19 reported, "Testimony went well into the...
Joey Ruse, an eighth grader at Saint Bernard Middle School, conquered the Middle School Spelling Bee with the word “dragoons” and the championship word “mandible.” Joey will represent Saint Bernard in the Cullman County Spelling Bee Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 at Temple Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Joey is the son of Doctors Tony and Naykala Ruse, of Cullman....
Left to right: Wallace State Community College AmeriCorps VISTA staffer Heather McAfee, WSCC Grant Specialist Kristi Barnett and WSCC AmeriCorps VISTA staffer Hannah Kren addressed the Hanceville City Council Thursday evening about the upcoming Planting Seeds Community Garden. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council received a briefing on an upcoming project at Wallace State...
Austin Monk is Wallace State's new director of Workforce Development.
HANCEVILLE – Austin Monk joined Wallace State Community College this month as director of Workforce Development.
In Monk’s new role, he will oversee training for business and industry, short-term non-credit training and continuing education.
“Wallace State strives always to meet the ever-changing talent development needs of our business and industry community,” said...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bartlett, Robin 53
parole violation/revocation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Bevington, Ronald Eric, 49
nonsupport
Bigham, Tracy Michelle 42
liability insurance required
Calloway, Jeffery Craig, 34
failure to appear- driving while revoked
Carter, Allen Lee, 33
failure to appear- DUI- alcohol and controlled substance
Keller, Huie Franklin, 49
third-degree domestic...
CULLMAN - Drew Green of the Cullman County Museum announced the issuance of the Museum’s 2017 Christmas ornament featuring East Elementary School, which has been a city landmark since 1936.
“Once again,” said Green, “we are selling Christmas ornaments (among other gift ideas) at the Cullman County Museum. The subject of this year’s Christmas ornament is East Elementary School, which...
The new look for Cullman EMS is meant to be a visual reminder that the organization and Cullman Regional are one team. / Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS) now displays a new look, linking it to affiliate Cullman Regional. The two organizations have been a part of the same team since 1984, when the...
Michael Dewayne "Big Boi" Johnson
Updated 12-15-17 at 10:45 a.m.
BIRMINGHAM – A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a Birmingham man to 20 years in prison for selling heroin last year that caused the death of a Cullman man and seriously injured another, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Michael Dewayne "Big Boi" Johnson, 32, pled guilty in August to one count...
Mayor Kenneth Nail introduced Halee Pitts (left, with Councilwoman Sharon Porter), a civil engineer employed at Redstone Arsenal, as the newest member of Hanceville’s Planning Commission. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - At its regular meeting Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council had a full slate, from annexation to zoning and many topics in between.
A major topic was the city pool,...
Dan Baillargeon resigns as headmaster at Saint Bernard Prep School. He is pictured with Father Linus Klucsarits, OSB, a monk of Saint Bernard Abbey, who will assume the headmaster’s position in January 2018. / Joyce Nix
CULLMAN - Father Joel Martin, O.S.B., president of Saint Bernard Prep School, has announced that Headmaster Dan Baillargeon is resigning from his position to...
Two bald eagles were spotted near Lake Catoma in 2016. / Photo by Don Berman, courtesy of www.audubon.org
CULLMAN COUNTY - If you’re looking for something different to do with a little of your Christmas season, consider an idea that is, literally, for the birds.
The National Audubon Society is calling for birdwatchers and other outdoor enthusiasts to participate in the...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Ballard, Joseph Adam, 33
failure to appear- third-degree forgery (3 counts)
failure to appear- first-degree theft of property
Ballenger, Robert Ramsey, 42
second-degree bail jumping- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
Black, Robert Lee, 34
failure to appear- domestic violence- third-degree harassment
failure...
Updated 12-14-17 at 5:11 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Thursday morning approved a resolution authorizing a Florida law firm to represent the County in a multi-party class action lawsuit against the five largest manufacturers and three largest distributors of opioids.
The commission unanimously approved Resolution no. 2018-12, which will allow the firm of Levin Papantonio Thomas Mitchell Rafferty...
Who could say no to this smile? / Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay, a volunteer at the Cullman County Animal Shelter, introduces us to Velcro, a 18-month-old male hound mix that has been a victim of abuse and neglect.
“I’m very laid back and I mind well. I like to explore the world on my leash with you. ...
MONTGOMERY - Former Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore on Wednesday released a video statement. In it, Moore again declines to concede the election to Democratic Senator-elect Doug Jones.
Below is the content of Moore's message:
"Tomorrow, my wife and I will celebrate our 32nd wedding anniversary.
I want to thank her and all my family, for standing with me through this long...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Black, Robert Lee, 34
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Hogan, Jasmine Lynn, 32
fourth-degree receiving stolen property
Olinger, Christopher Wayne, 43
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- resisting arrest
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Parker, James Caleb, 24
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
resisting...
Jack Richard Seifert / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A Somerville man has been charged with three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance in Cullman County.
On Dec. 10, Jack Richard Seifert, 34, was served with an arrest warrant while already incarcerated in the Cullman County Detention Center on unrelated charges.
The distribution charges stem from undercover operations in which...
Charles David Sutton / Cullman Police Department
VINEMONT - A Vinemont man was arrested on Dec. 11, charged with trafficking in illegal drugs.
Charles David Sutton, 48, was taken into custody by Cullman City Police Department Sgt. David Nassetta, Sgt. Scott Sanford, Sgt. Chris Thomason, Investigator Justin Craft and Officers Trey Higginbotham, Dustin Colburn and Cole Kelley.
The arrest was the result...
VINEMONT - A Vinemont woman is in UAB Hospital, a victim of a hit and run Tuesday evening. The incident happened in the 100 block of County Road 1116 at approximately 8:45 p.m.
Alabama State Troopers identified the woman as Patricia Lorraine Brown, 39.
“The pedestrian was walking with the flow of traffic when she was struck,” said Trooper Chuck Daniel....
Principal David Wiggins and his team from East Elementary / Courtesy of David Wiggins
CULLMAN - Three area schools have been named 2017-18 Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence (BRSE): Good Hope Primary and Fairview Middle from the county system, and East Elementary from the city system.
The BRSE Program, according to its website, “is a comprehensive school self-assessment experience utilizing the...
Mountain Melodies dulcimer band provided live homespun entertainment. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Saturday, the Peinhardt Homesteaders celebrated Christmas at Peinhardt Farm. Homemade Christmas treats abounded, along with handmade gifts and games. Live traditional southern Appalachian style entertainment was provided by Mountain Melodies dulcimer band.
During the celebration, Homesteaders director Shannon McBride took time to reflect back on 2017, the...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Couch, James Timothy, 38
attempting to elude
failure to appear- driving while suspended
Roach, William Lamar, 41
failure to appear- DUI- .08 BAC or greater
Cullman Police Department
Couch, James T., 38
failure to appear- third-degree theft of property
Eason, Gary J., 23
fourth-degree theft of property
Boone, John T.,...
CULLMAN - The Cullman Tribune has kicked of the first of what it hopes will be an annual Christmastime drive for the Cullman County Animal Shelter and the Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association (CAAWA). Donations are being accepted at The Tribune office, 219 Second Ave. SE, from now through Dec. 31. The goal is to fill up the front...
Months of campaigning, a lot of it ugly, come to an end today, as Alabama voters head to the polls to decide between embattled Republican Roy Moore or Democrat Doug Jones. / Tribune file photos
CULLMAN - The day is finally here: the U.S. Senate special election. Polls are open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Alabama voters...
West Point Performing Arts put on its second annual Christmas Spectacular over the weekend. / W.C. Mann
WEST POINT - On Sunday afternoon, the performing arts program spearheaded by Ty Parker at West Point High School (WPHS) celebrated the season with the last of three performances of its Christmas Spectacular featuring multiple components of the program.
Included in the program were...
William Lynn Smith / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A Trenton, Tennessee man was extradited over the weekend and brought to Cullman to face two murder charges. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred at the Days Inn off U.S. Highway 278 West in March of this year, when the body of Jeanie Kent, 47, also of Trenton, was...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 7-10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Ballard, Joseph Adam, 33
third-degree theft of property
Burney, Kimber Inez, 29
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Butts, Christopher Trey, 22
failure to appear- unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle
Cleghorn, Justin Lee, 25
failure to...
Santa stayed warm while visiting with children at this year’s Holly Pond Christmas celebration. / W.C. Mann
HOLLY POND - On Saturday afternoon, the town of Holly Pond celebrated the season with its annual Christmas parade and “Cards in the Park.” Bitter cold and higher than usual winds made things tough, but crowds came anyway. The short parade made its...
A young guest gets a hug at Sunday’s Christmas carnival at Garden City First Baptist Church. / Nick Griffin
GARDEN CITY - Garden City First Baptist Church held its annual Christmas Carnival Sunday afternoon and this year’s event had all the favorites from last year and then some. This is the third year that the church has put on the...
CULLMAN - Three days of cowboy action came to a close as the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo concluded in front of a standing-room-only crowd at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center Saturday evening. Almost every space was filled in the 1,300-seat stands, with additional floor seating. Spectators filled gaps, standing where they could and...
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is accepting reservations for a May 2018 tour of Germany and the Alps. The nine-night trip is scheduled for May 17-27, 2018, and includes stops in Rothenburg, Munich, Lucerne, Salzburg, Heidelberg and more.
“This will be a wonderful trip for area residents who may want to explore their German...
Shrine staff participated in this year’s county Christmas parade in Hanceville. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - In our promised search for non-commercial Christmas doings this year, The Tribune is once again highlighting the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament near Hanceville (Previously recommended for its giant Nativity scene), where staff and volunteers will be offering rides in a wagon drawn...
CULLMAN - Cullman High School Performing Arts put on its award-winning rendition of “Scrooge: The Musical” Saturday night, and the auditorium was full of anxious friends and family who were excited to see the show. Friday night’s performance was canceled due to the weather conditions ending the school day early, but the whole crew was back for Saturday and...
Girl Scouts from Troop 10438 walk in the Good Hope Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. / Nick Griffin
GOOD HOPE - Saturday was a festive one around Cullman County, and particularly in the city of Good Hope, where people lined up along the route to get in position for the annual Good Hope Christmas parade. The parade started...
VINEMONT - A Cullman man was killed early Saturday morning in a motorcycle wreck in the Vinemont community.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said that Jeffrey David Entrekin, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash happened at County Roads 1343 and 1354 at 12:01 a.m.
Alabama State Troopers said Entrekin, driving a 1997 Honda motorcycle, was going into a...
Bicentennial Committee Chairman Drew Green, right, presents the grant check to the Agriplex Board. L-R: Dr. Bill Peinhardt, Rachel Dawsey, Mike Roden, Billy Troutman, Bonnie Baty, Jackie Walker (receiving check), Tim Scott and Jerry Eddleman
CULLMAN - Recently, Cullman’s Alabama 200 Bicentennial Committee Chairman Drew Green presented a $1,000 grant to the North Alabama Agriplex for three upcoming summer programs,...
Cullman County Animal Control Sgt. Chris Westmoreland said the department usually doesn't publish photos of animals involved in cruelty cases, but said Friday, "Maybe it's time for people to see this." The department has been inundated with cases over the last several weeks. Shown are two of the dogs seized in the Garrison/James case (top row); one of the...
CULLMAN - Below is a list of Christmas events happening around the community this weekend. For more details, visit www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar.
(Some text provided by individual event organizers)
Saturday, Dec. 9
Good Hope Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park, 2 p.m. beginning at Good Hope High School
The annual Good Hope Christmas Parade will start at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. The...
The Cullman Lions Club recently named its 2018 Board of Directors for the Cullman County Fair Association. They are:
Seated: (L-R) Lion Jerry Bonner, fair co-manager; Lion Rickey Peek, director; Lion Dennis Berse, director; Lion Randy Kraft, director; Lion Steve Singleton, treasurer; Lion Steve Cartee, fair vice-president.
Standing: (L-R) Lion Charlie McBrayer, fair co-manager; Lion Doug Spradlin, director; Lion Carey Thompson,...
Director Evan Curtis and the Holly Pond High School Band wait for the choir to take the stage. / W.C. Mann
HOLLY POND - On Thursday evening, the music programs of Holly Pond High School came together for the school’s annual Christmas concert.
The 74-member choir and ensemble, under the direction of Melissa Roberts, performed “Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home),” “Carol...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and his son participate in the stick horse races at the mini rodeo on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Sheriff Matt Gentry called it the “heart and soul of the sheriff’s office.” On Thursday morning, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) kicked off its annual Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo with a...
Multiple trees were lit on the campus of Cullman Regional at the conclusion of the 2017 Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Christmas tree lighting ceremony Thursday evening, Dec. 7. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Colonel Cullmann Room at Cullman Regional was full Thursday night as dozens came out for the annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of...
Wallace State Nursing student Ashley McClintock of Cullman, right, shows first-graders a life vest during Let’s Pretend Hospital, as other Nursing students, Blake Howell of Cullman, left, Aaron Lanier of Birmingham, and Michelle Kreps of Cullman, look on.
HANCEVILLE - Over the last several weeks, the Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education has helped thousands of students in...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Black, Robert Lee, 33
third-degree domestic violence-third-degree criminal mischief
Briscoe, Timothy Ray, 52
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Brock, Jeffery Leavon, 51
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Burney, Kimber Inez, 29
trafficking in methamphetamine
Cochran, Daniel Stewart, 45
failure to appear-...
CULLMAN - Below is a list of Christmas events happening around the community from Thursday, Dec. 7 through Sunday, Dec. 10. For more details, visit www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar.
(Some text provided by individual event organizers)
Fridays and Saturdays, though Dec. 22
Santa Claus at Dodge City Park, 6-8 p.m.
Santa Claus will be at Dodge City Park Friday and Saturday nights through Dec. 22, from...
Wallace State Community College Dental Instructor Teresa Ray, right, is assisted by student Casie Hall at the Brase Clinic during a mission trip to Africa with Kenya Relief.
HANCEVILLE - Dental Hygiene students from Wallace State Community College embarked on an international service learning trip to Kenya earlier this semester where they worked as part of a global health outreach...
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones campaigned in Cullman for first time Wednesday night ahead of the Dec.12 special election. / Nick Griffin
This is a season of opportunity. The question is gonna be whether Alabama will grab hold of that opportunity, or whether we will sit on the sideline and let the world go around us.”
Doug Jones
CULLMAN - An...
The exhibit of recruiting posters and war bond ads on the museum’s upper floor includes a copy of the famous Uncle Sam “I Want You” poster. / Cullman County Museum
CULLMAN - The United States quietly entered the centennial of its 1917-18 involvement in World War I this year, but the signs of commemoration are around if one knows where...
Cullman County's Lydia Haynes was elected State Women’s Leadership Committee Region 1 director during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 96th annual meeting in Montgomery Dec. 4. Region 1 includes Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston counties. From left are Federation State Women's Leadership Division Director Kim Ramsey and Haynes.
MONTGOMERY...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bassett, Mark Kevin, 48
cruelty to animals
Curvin, Meshach John, 22
DUI- .08 BAC or greater
Devlin, Charles Thomas, 52
failure to appear- second-degree theft of property
Dobbs, Ricky Eugene, 46
judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Griffin, Mitchell Lee, 58
public intoxication
Jackson, Dustin G., 31
writ of...
New Honor Society inductees: Front Row, (left to right): Fulton Gil, Gin Zheng, Elliot Deep, Adrian Smith, Abigail Curtis, Alison Gongre, Emma Pierce, Lauren Agnello and Mya Agnello. Second row, (left to right): David Kim, Leo Hsieh, Jacinta Tona, Gracie Loyd, Crystal Shi, Yessenia Pascual- Contreras, Carly Tombo, Claire Sanders and Gabrielle Bennett. Third row, (left to right): Carson...
CULLMAN - Cullman High School’s theater department won the highest honor at this year’s state Walter Trumbauer Festival, taking home the Best in Show title for its performance of “Scrooge: The Musical.”
The state Trumbauer Festival, which took place Dec. 1-2 at the University of North Alabama, is the premier high school theater festival in the state of Alabama, with...
The Cullman County Farmers Federation received the Award for Excellence Dec. 4. at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 96th annual meeting in Montgomery. The award recognizes counties excelling in five sections of the Federation: organization, agricultural programs, governmental affairs, and the county’s Women’s Leadership and Young Farmers committees. Cullman County Farmers Federation President Steve Lake, right, accepted the award from...
Holly Pond’s annual Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 9. / Tribune file photo, 2016
HOLLY POND - In cooperation with the merchants of Holly Pond and the Town of Holly Pond, the Holly Pond Civitans are sponsoring this year’s Christmas Cards in the Park. Various merchants, school, church and civic groups, as well as individuals, created giant...
The annual Good Hope Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park will be held this Saturday, Dec. 9. / Tribune file photo, 2016
GOOD HOPE - The annual Good Hope Christmas Parade will start at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. The parade, which will start at the high school and end at the municipal park, will be followed by...
Council members display their Sheriff’s Rodeo T-shirts Monday evening, Dec. 4, 2017. / W.C. Mann
BAILEYTON - On Monday evening, the Baileyton Town Council took time from a light meeting agenda for members to recount the Baileyton Seniors’ day trip to Montgomery, and to get ready for this week’s Sheriff’s Rodeo special needs mini rodeo on Thursday.
Mayor Johnny Dyar and...
Print Communications Award winner Loretta Gillespie, center, with Cullman County Farmers Federation Reporter Lisa Lake, left, and Alabama Farmers Federation Director of Communications Jeff Helms. / Alfa Farmers
MONTGOMERY - The Tribune’s Loretta Gillespie received the Print Communications Award from the Alabama Farmers Federation during the organization’s 96th annual meeting in downtown Montgomery Dec. 3-4. Gillespie’s work also appears in...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boyd, Lucas Andrew, 30
failure to appear- first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana personal use
Goings, John Edward, 49
first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana personal use
Graveman, Stephanie Elaine, 23
second-degree bail jumping- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Kelsoe, Breanna Reigh, 27
harassing communications
Lee, Jennifer Ann, 43
plea...
A sheriff's deputy confronts the driver of the vehicle that flipped following a chase on Alabama Highway 157 Tuesday morning. / Photo courtesy of Aerial Envision
Updated 12-5-17, 1:35 p.m.
CULLMAN - A high-speed chase along Alabama Highway 157 Tuesday morning ended when the vehicle being pursued by the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) flipped. The driver, identified by Cullman...
The home where the incident occurred, seen here Monday morning, Nov. 13, 2017, is located in the Carrol Acres subdivision on the southeast side of the city of Cullman. / Wendy Sack
CULLMAN - The man who allegedly shot and killed his stepfather before reportedly turning the gun on himself Sunday, Nov. 12, is awake, according to Cullman Police Department...
City Building, Planning, and Zoning Director Rick Fulmer (right) and Deputy Director Brian Landreth (left) called for an update to Cullman’s Building Code at Monday’s meeting of the City of Cullman Planning Commission. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday afternoon, all the signs of local growth were on display as the City of Cullman Planning Commission reviewed preliminary plans...
Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver at Monday night’s town council meeting / Nick Griffin
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council gathered for its monthly meeting Monday night, where Mayor Bill Oliver introduced the town’s new deputy, Lucas Sheppard.
“It’s great to be here,” Sheppard said of his assignment so far. “Ever since I’ve been out here I’ve felt welcomed...
Cullman City Attorney Roy Williams at Monday's meeting / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - In a special session called due to scheduling conflicts around the next regularly scheduled meeting time, the Cullman City Council passed two resolutions on Monday:
--To allow City Attorney Roy Williams to retain additional outside legal counsel for the City of Cullman’s claim against manufacturers and wholesale distributors...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 1-3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Armstrong, Stacey Denise, 39
third-degree theft of property
Bagwell, Scotty Wayne, 36
public intoxication
Cammon, Michael Eugene, 53
third-degree burglary
public intoxication
unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle
Canada, Phillip Author, 42
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Chaney, Johnny Alan, 33
failure to appear- driving while...
Sheriff Matt Gentry talks about the rodeo. This year’s saddle, which will be raffled Saturday night, may be viewed at the Cullman County Courthouse. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - It’s really not a Christmas event, but it still helps make this the “most wonderful time of the year” for a lot of folks. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Jimmy...
Janet Porter, founder and president of Faith2Action, referred to Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones as “Abortion Jones” in her remarks at the Cullman County Republican Party meeting on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Party hosted its monthly breakfast and meeting Saturday morning at the Cullman Elks Lodge and dozens came out to see this...
The Wallace State Singers, backed up by the Wallace State Jazz and Concert bands, perform during the 2016 Christmas program, “In the Mood for Christmas.” The Singers, Jazz Band, Concert Band and Choir will perform in the 2017 Christmas Spectacular on Thursday Dec. 7, at 7 p.m., with a special segment featuring students who participated in the SingKids! program...
Cullman Middle School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter was one of just 23 in the state of Alabama to be invited to the National FFA Convention in October. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - It has been a busy year for the Cullman Middle School chapter of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and it culminated at the National FFA...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Computer Science program is offering a new Swift App Development class beginning with the spring 2018 semester.
Through a partnership with the Alabama Community College System and Apple, students can register for CIS 157 and learn to code and design fully functional apps, gaining critical job skills in software development and information technology. The curriculum is...
The 28th annual Cullman County Christmas Parade rolled through Hanceville on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. / W.C Mann
HANCEVILLE - On Saturday afternoon, the city of Hanceville all but closed down for just a little while, as the annual Cullman County Christmas Parade rolled through town. There were more than 150 entries, including local officials and candidates, churches, businesses and...
Sen. Paul Bussman and Reps. Corey Harbison and Randall Shedd await questions from ACOE representative Cathy Fine at a meeting on Thursday evening, Nov. 30, 2017, in Cullman. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - This week, representatives of the Alabama Conference of Educators (ACOE) visited Cullman to host an education forum at the Cullman County Board of Education. State Sen. Paul...
The 41-foot-tall Christmas tree was a sight to behold, especially after the “snow” began to drift down from its top. / W.C. Mann
Man, what an amazing night!”
Cullman Parks and Recreation Director Nathan Anderson
CULLMAN - It was a night to remember in downtown Cullman Friday, as the city rolled out its holiday best for “Christmas in Cullman.” A parade ran...
Democrat Doug Jones, left, and Republican Roy Moore, right, are running for the U.S. Senate seat once held by Attorney Gen. Jeff Sessions. / Photos courtesy of Doug Jones for Senate, Judge Roy Moore for Senate, respectively.
CULLMAN - With the special U.S. Senate election coming up fast (voters head to the polls Dec. 12), The Tribune contacted the local...
CULLMAN - Below is a list of Christmas events happening around town today, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. For more details, visit www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar.
(Some text provided by individual event organizers)
Saturday, Dec. 2
Breakfast with Santa, 8-10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church Cullman
Breakfast with Santa!! Cost is $5 per person. All proceeds benefit our Angel Tree children. Includes breakfast and photos.
RSVP to...
Haleigh Beth Moore, left, with Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, right, who drew the winning raffle ticket for “Haleigh’s Blessing Basket” Friday evening. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The holiday season is one of blessings, and those milling about the Busy Bee Café early Friday evening in anticipation of the Christmas parade got to see one in action. That’s when...
More than 80 vendors are selling their wares at this year’s Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show at the Cullman Civic Center. The market continues on Saturday. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - A sure sign that the holiday season has begun, Cullman Parks and Recreation’s annual Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show opened at 9 a.m. Friday morning...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 30. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Barnett, Valerie Michelle, 35
probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Dunn, Virginia Dare, 24
third-degree criminal trespassing
harassment
Gable, Jackie Freeman, 40
third-degree robbery
Graves, Kimberly Johnson, 51
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
Heath, Jimmy Ray Jr., 42
improper lane usage
possession of drug paraphernalia
possession with intent...
Premier Bank President and CEO, Jay Mullins (left) with Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Leah Bolin (right) at Thursday’s 30th anniversary celebration / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Premier Bank of the South celebrated its 30th anniversary Tuesday morning with a ribbon-cutting event, and the building at 101 First Ave. NW was full of people there to join...
CULLMAN - Below is a list of Christmas events for you to enjoy this weekend, beginning Friday morning at 9 a.m. For more details, visit www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar.
(Some text provided by individual event organizers)
Friday, Dec. 1-Saturday, Dec. 2
Holly Market, 9 a.m. at the Cullman Civic Center
Cullman Parks & Recreation will be hosting the Holly Market on December 1-2 at the Cullman...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 29. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Banks, Joshua Lee, 21
possession of drug paraphernalia
Brittingham, Kevin Joshua, 27
failure to appear- proof of liability insurance required
Butler, Larry Trebor, 29
failure to appear- driving while revoked
Davis, Tristan Wayne Anthony, 20
third-degree criminal mischief
McCulloch, Joshua Connor, 18
unauthorized use/unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle
Perry,...
Visitors enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride at 2016’s Winter Wonderland at Sportsman Lake Park. This year’s event kicks off Friday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The 15th annual Winter Wonderland Christmas light display at Sportsman Lake Park is gearing up for opening night this Friday, Dec. 1, and this year’s display will be packed...
The Hanceville Senior Center float was one of many in the 2016 Cullman County Christmas Parade. This year’s parade will take place on Saturday at noon. / Tribune file photo
HANCEVILLE - It’s that time of year again. Christmas season is upon us, and around here that means parades. For those seeking a fun non-commercial holiday experience, the tradition of...
Be Blessed Boutique will be located inside Bella Faire Day Spa and Salon. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Many Cullman area folks know Rhonda Hagemore as an agent with Keller Williams Realty. Folks in Dodge City know her work with the Dodge City Volunteer Fire Department, as well as Be Blessed Boutique, which she and her daughter Jessica own. And...
Employees and law enforcement can be seen outside the Yutaka Technologies plant in Cullman, where a fire was reported, on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017. / Wendy Sack
CULLMAN - A report of a fire at the Yutaka Technologies plant, located at 460 Alabama Highway 157, near the intersection of 157 and Alabama Highway 69, resulted in the evacuation of employees...
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two men working as contract construction workers for the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) were struck by a vehicle on Interstate 65 Wednesday morning as they were removing barrels from the roadway. The incident occurred at approximately 9:44 a.m. near mile marker 296 in the southbound lanes.
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) State Trooper Chuck Daniel said...
The Cullman High School Competition Cheer Squad won the AHSAA 6A title at this month’s State Cheer Competition. / Photo courtesy of Cullman High School
CULLMAN - The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Cheer Competition was held at Wallace State on Nov. 18 and saw dozens of teams fill up the gym, but only a handful went home...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Gillian, Gregory Linston, 50
harassing communications
Goings, John Edward, 49
first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana personal use
window tint
Jones, Clinton Mark, 28
probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance (2 counts)
Likos, Michael George, 44
failure to appear- first-degree sexual abuse
McClendon, Kelvin Thomas, 25
failure to appear-...
Cullman Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Leah Bolin smiles as she addresses the crowd gathered at Stone Bridge Farms Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and guests gathered at Stone Bridge Farms Tuesday evening to celebrate the first year and attainment of a major milestone for its five-year development program...
Chris Hopper, chairperson of the newly-created Cullman County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), left, and Phyllis Little, director of the Cullman County EMA / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Cullman County’s Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster organizational meeting was held Tuesday night at the Cullman County Water Department building and the turnout reflected how much the community cares about the...
Christmas shopping is well underway in Cullman, and authorities say it’s been mostly peaceful. One of the city’s major retailers, Dick’s Sporting Goods, is seen here on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017.
CULLMAN - As the nation entered into the heart of Christmas shopping season on Black Friday (and at many stores, Black Friday Eve) last week, it didn’t take long...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Alston, William Chris, 39
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Dingler, Anthony Brian, 35
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Foote, Terrah Michelle, 26
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Hunkeapillar, Hunter Glenn, 24
possession of drug paraphernalia
fourth-degree receiving stolen property
Johnson,...
ASCA/ACA Elementary School Counselor of the Year Elizabeth Shaddix works at West Elementary School in Cullman. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Nov. 16, West Elementary School’s Elizabeth Shaddix was named Elementary School Counselor of the Year by the Alabama School Counselor Association at the annual convention of its parent organization, the Alabama Counseling Association, in Mobile.
Shaddix has worked at...
Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett, at the City's council meeting on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 / Nick Griffin
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council, at its meeting Monday evening, approved resolution no. 012-2017, which will see the Cullman County Sales Tax Office collect increased sales tax revenue generated by the City’s sales tax increase.
Good Hope passed ordinance 009-2017...
Dispatcher Debra Baker with Councilman Andy Page, Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Councilman Clint Hollingsworth / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - It was a good news-bad news night at Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting as the council recognized the above-and-beyond actions of a police officer and two city 911 dispatchers, then approved an incremental increase in water and sewer rates over...
