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...
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...
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,...
HANCEVILLE - Current and future students of Wallace State Community College can begin applying for 2018-2019 scholarships through the Wallace State Future Foundation on...
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CULLMAN - The city of Cullman has been named one of the top 20 safest cities in the state of Alabama by the National...
Cullman Regional employees show their support in the fight against heart disease on National Wear Red Day. CULLMAN – February is National Heart Month, and...
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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...

Arrest report: Feb. 1

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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...
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...
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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)...
CHARLESTON - Nicholas Shugarts, of Cullman, was awarded Gold Stars by The Citadel for achieving a 3.7 grade point average or higher for the...
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...

Arrest report: Jan. 31

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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...

Obituary: Jimmy C. Denney

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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;...
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...
MONTGOMERY - Six law enforcement agencies across north Alabama are set to receive upgraded equipment thanks to $144,000 in grants awarded by Gov. Kay...
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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...
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...
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer and Sequence Health CEO John Richmond at the front door of the new Cullman facility / W.C....
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Stock image/pixabay CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department says vehicle break-ins and thefts seem to be on the rise in the area. Lt. Gene Bates said...
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...
CULLMAN - Like seemingly every other institution these days, Cullman County’s schools are being hit hard by the flu.  On Wednesday evening, County Superintendent...
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...

Arrest report: Jan. 30

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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...
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...
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...
Cullman FBC Pastor Tom Richter speaks to Judson College students at Judson's Christian Emphasis Week. / Photo by Mary Amelia Taylor MARION - Judson College...
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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,...
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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...
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...

Arrest report: Jan. 29

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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...
CULLMAN - The American College of Cardiology (ACC) awarded Cullman Regional Heart Failure Accreditation in January, based on “rigorous onsite review of the staff’s...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met Monday night for the first time this year, awarding almost $180,000 in grants to...
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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...

Arrest report: Jan. 26-28

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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...
Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, right, accepts a donation to the Wallace State Future Foundation from Gary Mitchell, the nephew of...
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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. ...
BUG TUSSLE - Two people were killed Saturday night in a head-on collision in the 16000 block of Highway 69 South, south of Bug...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cullman Regional hosted its 2018 State of the Hospital Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - Cullman Regional held its State...
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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...
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...

Arrest report: Jan. 25

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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,...
Roger Lawrence McKinnon, left and Rufus Jerome Parker, right / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office COLONY - Two Colony men were arrested on Thursday for elder...
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HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday voted to close the city pool immediately. It also mulled changes to the City’s communication system...
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...
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CULLMAN - Mark your calendar and put on your dancing shoes! The 22nd annual Cullman Jazz Band Big Band Dance is set for Friday,...
Architectural renderings of the future Cullman Row East (top), current site of the old Cullman Chrysler Dodge dealership, and Cullman Row West (bottom), current...
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Schools Foundation is now taking nominations for the 2018 Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards. These awards have been established...

Arrest report: Jan. 24

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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...
Escaped Hanceville inmate Justin McCoy Booth was captured in Jefferson County early Thursday morning. / Photo courtesy of the Hanceville Police Department HANCEVILLE - Justin...
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....
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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...
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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...
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...
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  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 -...
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HANCEVILLE - Hanceville police officer Jason Hare remains in intensive care at UAB Hospital recovering from injuries he sustained Monday evening while in pursuit...
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Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, second from left, seen here in June 2017 with, from left, Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer, Scott Stadthagen...
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...

Arrest report: Jan. 23

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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...
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Nick Watford is featured during a performance of the Wallace State Jazz Band at Preview Day 2016 for the Fine and Performing Arts program...
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CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Charley, the featured pet of the week. “Sweet Charley is a neutered...
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,...
VINEMONT - Vinemont High School is fighting bullying and violence head on. On Wednesday, the school will host an event, Rachel’s Challenge, and hopes...
The Cullman area currently has no homeless shelters for men. A group of local churches and agencies is working to change that. / Image...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met Tuesday morning, when, after approving the minutes of its emergency meeting called on Jan. 16, the commission...
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...

Arrest report: Jan. 22

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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-...
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held its monthly meeting on Monday in Tillman Hall on the Cullman High School campus. The board...
Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman speaks with a visitor at Monday night's town hall meeting in Trimble. / Nick Griffin TRIMBLE - The Trimble Community...
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...
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...
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...

Arrest report: Jan. 19-21

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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...

Nosey is home

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Nosey at The Elephant Sanctuary near Nashville / Photo courtesy The Elephant Sanctuary LAWRENCE COUNTY - Patricia Bentley of the Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association...
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Wallace State sophomore Challie Johnson, a Hartselle native, was named the 2018 Homecoming Queen on Sunday. HANCEVILLE – Challie Johnson, a Hartselle native, was named...
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Photo courtesy of Brian Bradberry CULLMAN - Crews from Cullman Fire Rescue on Sunday responded to a gas line on fire on Waterford Drive in...
CULLMAN - Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, 80...
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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....
Outstanding students from area high schools were honored as DAR Good Citizens at a recent meeting of the Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters...
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...
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A map from May 2017 shows the proposed boundaries of an incorporated Berlin.  Only residents living within the proposed town limits and registered to...
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...
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...

Arrest report: Jan. 18

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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...
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...
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...
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Corey Harbison, Matt Gentry and Garry Marchman / Tribune file photos TRIMBLE - A week into the 2018 legislative session in Montgomery, Rep. Corey Harbison,...
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....

Arrest report: Jan. 12-17

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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...
Despite the storm and numerous closings, Planet Fitness Manager Corey Lee, pictured here on Wednesday, still saw a successful opening day on Tuesday. /...
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, left, and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, right, weigh in on the effects of such a...
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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 – The American Heart Association (AHA) and Cullman Regional have announced a three-year sponsorship to promote the American Heart Association’s “Healthy for Good”...
These Cullman Police Department vehicles, pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 16, have been used in past snow events to help remove stranded vehicles. / Noah...
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CULLMAN - As a part of Gov. Kay Ivey's declared State Public Health Emergency last week, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is...
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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...