Commissioners present the declaration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. L-R: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Charlotte Jones, Theresa Mann, Chairman Kenneth Walker, Regina Grant and Commissioner Garry Marchman/ Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission at its regular meeting on Tuesday joined the City of Cullman in proclaiming October Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Additionally, a proclamation was issued to members of...
Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson recognizes members of the Cullman Middle School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter, sponsored by Lucas McCollum, center. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board met Tuesday, where it adopted a resolution declaring the month of October Dyslexia Awareness Month, joining the Cullman County School Board, which declared the same thing last week.
Cullman...
The number of AP classes at WPHS has increased almost nine times since 2014. / Amanda Yearwood
WEST POINT - In September, West Point High School (WPHS), the largest school in the county school system, was named a School of Excellence by the A+ College Ready Program, a joint venture between the private A+ Education Partnership and the Alabama Department...
Editor's note: The arrests of Emma Leighann Miller and Joshua Charles Skinner have been amended. Ms. Miller was only arrested and charged with two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Mr. Skinner was arrested and charged with failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts), failure to appear- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana and failure to...
Each month the local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) recognizes and honors a local Cullman Wounded Warrior with a certificate and a coin. Here on the right, Cullman SAR President Ken Brown is awarding the SAR Wounded Warrior Award to Cullman Dr. Tom Barnes, who, while serving in the U.S. Army in Vietnam as an...
Leslie McClure describes the functions of the Federal Reserve at a meeting of the Cullman Kiwanis Club on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday, Oct. 16, Cullman Kiwanis Club members had the opportunity to hear about the work of the United States Federal Reserve from Leslie McClure, the regional executive senior officer of the Birmingham...
Mike Lowry, director of marketing at Elk River, Inc., takes his turn practicing on the Wallace State virtual welder as instructor Nolan Dooley, right, looks on.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College welcomed Barry May, the Executive Director of Workforce and Economic Development for the Alabama Community College System, to campus on Thursday morning during the Cullman Area Chamber of...
GARDEN CITY - At its meeting Monday evening, the Garden City Town Council voted to extend the town hall schedule from four days per week to five, with the town office to now be open on Fridays. Mayor Tim Eskew and Councilman Butch Bradford shared that community residents had complained about lack of access to town services on Fridays.
While...
WEST POINT - West Point’s new medical clinic was on the top of the agenda at Monday night’s West Point Town Council meeting. The West Point Family Medical Practice, which is currently under construction at the intersection of County Roads 1242 and 1141, could be open in four weeks, according to the council.
Diana Wilhite, CRNP is spearheading the project...
Employees of Cullman Regional’s Cardiovascular Services and Emergency Department dressed up as Alice in Wonderland characters for the 2016 event. / Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional will host its third annual Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 from 4- 7 p.m. on the Cullman Regional campus.
More than 8,000 community members attended the event in 2016. Main...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 13-15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adkins, Jamie Rae, 32
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Albarran, Maria De Carmen, 30
failure to appear- expired tag
Batemon, Curtis Raye, 38
third-degree domestic violence
Burdeshaw, Elizabeth Blair, 22
possession of drug paraphernalia
Calderon, Jonathan Allen, 28
domestic violence-third-degree harassment
Cloud, Tommy Wayne, 38
failure to appear-...
CULLMAN COUNTY - Since Feb.1, 2017, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Litter Crew has picked up litter on 289.3 miles of roadway. Most of that was county roads, but the miles did include sections of state highways and two exit ramps on the interstate and some municipal roads.
The CCSO Litter Crew has picked up litter on 98 roads and...
West Point High's Scholar's Bowl Team in Sylacauga on Saturday: from left to right: Kohler Lovett, Billy Ellis, Kohan Lovett, Will Parker, Tom Parker, Gabe Aufderhaar, Garrett Willingham, Declan Cornett, Grant Sikes / Courtesy of Lee Henry
CULLMAN COUNTY - This year’s Scholar’s Bowl League season kicked off on Oct. 12. According to West Point High School Scholar’s Bowl Team...
Investigator Ryan Hogeland explains CCSO dive team operations and equipment. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The latest session of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is nearing the end, and it’s been a packed few weeks. Here’s what’s been happening during the last few Tuesday nights.
Recently, participants of the Citizens’ Academy got to meet Special Agent Ernest “Ernie” Banker from...
CCBOE Superintendent Shane Barnette / Tribune file photo
VINEMONT - The Cullman County Board of Education declared October 2017 to be Dyslexia Awareness Month for county schools at its most recent meeting. The board passed a resolution stating:
WHEREAS, Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin and is characterized by difficulty with accurate and/or fluent word recognition...
HOLLY POND - On Saturday, the Town of Holly Pond hosted its first Vintage Market craft and antique show in Memorial Park. More than 40 vendors set up shop in the park, accompanied by live entertainment and kids’ inflatables. Community shoppers browsed through antiques, handmade jewelry, toys and stuffed animals, wooden goods, quilts and foods. The Holly Pond High...
Central High School band members react after receiving the Silver Division Award from Hanceville Band Director Steven Porter. / Heather Mann
HANCEVILLE - Saturday saw the 26th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival at Hanceville High School, kicked off by a performance of the National Anthem by members of the Rocketeers Drum & Bugle Corps from Huntsville. The festival hosted a...
Participants walked with ribbons over their mouths to represent the silence that makes trafficking such a hard problem to confront./W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Human trafficking is a worldwide issue, and it affects Cullman County. On Saturday morning, the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force took part in anti-trafficking organization A21’s “Walk for Freedom” campaign, which took place in more than...
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail proclaimed the week of Oct. 16-20 as Medical Assistants Recognition Week in Hanceville. Students and faculty of the Medical Assistant program at Wallace State Community College were on hand for the proclamation signing. From left to right are, first row: Melissa Johnson, Laura Smithson, Serena Adair, Faulyn Childs, Allison Whatley, Courtney Underwood, Elizabeth Gazca, Jamyrah...
Melissa Kay Rock, left; Megan Nail James, right / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - Two area women were arrested recently, in two separate and unrelated incidents, for meth distribution.
The first incident occurred on Oct. 7, when the Cullman Police Department’s Sgt. Chris Thomason, Investigator Justin Craft, and Officers Trey Higginbotham, Cole Kelley and Dustin Colburn conducted an undercover operation in...
Mae’s Food Hall is located in the Warehouse District in downtown Cullman. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - It’s been open for about a week, but on Friday morning, developer Shane Quick made it official when he cut the ribbon on the much-anticipated Mae’s Food Hall on First Avenue Northeast in the Warehouse District. The event marked the official start of...
HANCEVILLE - It’s a fall tradition. The 26th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival will kick off Saturday at 11:50 a.m. at Ray Talley Stadium on the campus of Hanceville High School. Opening ceremonies will feature the National Anthem, performed by members of The Rocketeers Drum & Bugle Corps from Huntsville.
The marching band lineup will be as follows:
Class A Silver...
CULLMAN - A Berlin man was sentenced this week to 10 years and 10 months in federal prison for unlawful possession with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine. United States District Judge L. Scott Coogler sentenced Jeffery Lee Cunningham, 47, on Oct. 10, 2017, to 130 months in prison, stemming from his January 2017 arrest in...
NOTICE FROM CULLMAN COUNTY PROBATE JUDGE TAMMY BROWN:
October is business license renewal month in the Cullman County Probate Office. Any license not purchased during the month of October will face penalty and interest.
Before any person, firm, or corporation shall engage in or carry on any business or do any act for which a business license is required, (he/she/it)...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Albarran, Maria De Carmen, 30
failure to appear- expired tag
Bates, Mary Leann, 45
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
writ of arrest- child support
Clifton, Christopher Shane, 38
DUI- influence of alcohol
Dauksza, Christopher Lee, 31
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree assault
Dunn, Devin Lavant, 24
failure to...
HANCEVILLE - Thursday was a less-than-usual day for three of Hanceville’s firefighters, as they were called on to make a special delivery in town. For the first time in years, the Hanceville Fire Rescue (HFR) assisted in the birth of a baby.
At 7:22 a.m., the fire department received a call about a woman in labor at a location off...
CULLMAN - A single-vehicle wreck involving a Honda CBR sport bike occurred on Cherokee Avenue near Wal-Mart Distribution tonight, and the driver apparently fled on foot following the crash.
Cullman Police Department Officer Joey Duncan said, "The driver crashed and took off on foot, into the woods. Witnesses told us he appeared to be hurt and that he may have...
HANCEVILLE –Wallace State Community College was named this week one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges.
Wallace State was selected from a pool of nearly 1,000 public two-year colleges nationwide to compete for the $1 million Aspen...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Alexander, Kody Dean, 28
grand jury- unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle
grand jury- third-degree theft of property
Allen, Manda Shea, 31
unauthorized use of a vehicle
Allred, Danny Ray, 46
establishment of residence SORNA
Baker, Robin Lee, 45
grand jury- third-degree burglary
grand jury- third-degree criminal mischief
grand...
VINEMONT - Another Cullman County resident is behind bars for distribution of methamphetamine. Chadwick Keith Wynn, 37, of Vinemont is being held in the Cullman County Detention Center.
The Cullman Police Department says Wynn was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 11 by Sgt. Chris Thomason and Officers Dustin Colburn, Trey Higginbotham and Cole Kelley after Wynn allegedly sold methamphetamine during controlled...
Sheriff Gentry with the Reese family / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - This week, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made its first major announcement about the upcoming 19th annual Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo, to be held Dec. 7-9. The rodeo will, as always, open with an event for special needs children and students on Thursday, Dec. 7,...
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced her decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community that will bring advanced tools to help Alabama’s first responders save lives and protect communities.
“Keeping Alabama’s residents, visitors and first responders safe is of the highest concern,” Governor Ivey said....
CULLMAN - Breast cancer ranks as the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the U.S. Research has found that early detection significantly enhances the success of breast cancer treatment and the healthcare industry has discovered 3D mammography as the best way to see inside the breast. Join Genia Sutton, director of Cullman Regional Diagnostic Imaging as she...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Carter, Tony Ray, 52
grand jury- first-degree theft of property
Chambers, Brigette Kaylyn, 26
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Eason, Gary J. Shawn, 23
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
Hann, Justin Michael, 29
grand jury- possession of obscene matter- 17 YOA (5 counts)
Helms, Johnathan...
Updated 10-11-17 10:35 p.m.
CULLMAN - Cullman High School Assistant Principal of Student Affairs and Athletic Director Mark Stephens has been named interim head coach of the Cullman Bearcat football team. The decision was confirmed by CHS Principal Kim Hall late Wednesday afternoon. Stephens will step in for longtime coach Mark Britton, who is undergoing treatment for kidney cancer. Britton...
Community leaders pose for a photograph in front of the Technology Village after Wednesday’s announcement./ W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Cullman is serious about fostering new business, and others in the state are taking notice…and action. On Wednesday afternoon, representatives of the City of Cullman and several other entities gathered behind the Cullman Economic Development Agency’s (CEDA) headquarters downtown to announce...
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Ryan Whisenhunt introduces us to Bailey, The Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
“Hello, my name is Bailey and I am about 5 months old. I am believed to be a Lab mix. I have a medium energy level, I do well with other dogs and I love to play. I would make a great...
Pictured L-R: Lisa Hullett (Beta Delta Chapter, ADK), Mayor Woody Jacobs, Barbara Guthrie and Nancy Horton (Alpha Theta Chapter, ADK)
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday officially proclaimed the month of October 2017 “Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) Month” in the city of Cullman. Proclamations were presented to both the Alpha Theta and Beta Delta chapters of Alpha Delta...
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional recently welcomed Natalie Giammanco, DPM to the Cullman Regional Medical Staff. Dr. Giammanco is a board-certified podiatrist and has been in practice for 19 years. She is a graduate of Temple University and completed medical school at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine.
Giammanco joined Cullman Podiatry following Dr. Steven Grunfeld’s retirement and is currently accepting...
VINEMONT - A Vinemont man was arrested after allegedly selling methamphetamine to undercover officers.
According to a media release from the Cullman Police Department, James Britton Steele, 41, was arrested on Oct. 5 after an undercover operation conducted by CPD Sgt. Chris Thomason and Officers Cole Kelley and Dustin.
During the operation, officers did a controlled buy, during which Steele allegedly...
CULLMAN - Bradford Neal Meeks, the man who has been at the center of the investigation into the fatal car crash that claimed the life of Cullman High School student and athlete Curtis James Wilson, 15, on Sunday, May 7, 2017, has been indicted by a grand jury for reckless murder. Meeks was indicted in Cullman County last week...
The Cullman High School Broadcast Network (Bearcat News Network,some members seen here) will still contribute programming of school events to CCTV-55 and will continue to produce live streamed content for Cullman High School. / Courtesy of Bearcat News Network on Twitter
CULLMAN - Cullman Community TV, CCTV-55, is changing hands from Cullman High School to Cullman Parks and Recreation. While...
HANCEVILLE - Students interested in learning about the Dental Hygiene program at Wallace State Community College can get up-to-date and comprehensive information at either of two information sessions planned over the next few months. Dental Information Sessions will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 11 and Dec. 6 in Room 208 of the Health Science building....
Tricia Downing visited Wallace State recently, speaking about her book, “Cycle of Hope: A Journey from Paralysis to Possibility,” and the obstacles and changes she overcame after her accident.
HANCEVILLE - Author Tricia Downing delivered an inspiring presentation at Wallace State Community College recently as she was welcomed to campus in conjunction with the annual Common Read initiative.
Downing was an...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Arrests for Oct. 6-9 (County offices were closed Monday, Oct. 9.)
Adkins, Lauren Nicole, 33
possession of drug paraphernalia
first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana not for personal use
Banks, Victor Carl, 37
probation violation- third-degree burglary
Caradine, Sylvester Jermaine, 30
probation violation- first-degree receiving stolen property
Contreras-Cervantes, Hugo,...
CPD patrol officer Brandon Patterson with his wife Candace, daughter Katie, and Chief Culpepper / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council approved the largest collection of property annexations in recent history. The list of more than 60 properties, in five sections includes:
Properties owned by William G. and Elizabeth St. John located on County Road...
CULLMAN - This Saturday, Oct. 14, global anti-human trafficking organization A21, together with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force, will unite to host the fourth annual Walk for Freedom in Cullman.
The goal of the event, which will be going on simultaneously around the world in 300 different cities, is to help raise awareness for one of the most...
Tractor Supply will occupy the east end, where Kmart’s garden department was located. The center section (space at far right of photo) will house Planet Fitness. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Building Department has confirmed the location of a second business in the old K-Mart building at 1731 Second Ave. SW. Tractor Supply is set to...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 6-8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported (County offices closed today)
Cullman Police Department
Jordan, Mark A., 41
illegal possession of prescription drugs
possession of drug paraphernalia
attempting to elude
McCormick, Kenny L. Jr., 25
failure to appear- attempting to elude
failure to appear- third-degree criminal trespassing
Phillips, Joseph L., 49
first-degree robbery
Marty, James...
CULLMAN - The new Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) 2018 budget includes fun technological gadgetry, but also pushes for improvements in infrastructure and student achievement.
The largest expenditures, as usual, fall in the areas of salaries and benefits. The expense listing follows:
Salaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,572,729 (52%)
Benefits...
Seated is Abbot Cletus Meagher. First row, (left to right): Chanh Pham, Leo Hsieh, Eva Barck, Thao Nguyen, Anna Faulk, Leahrose Mami, Elizabeth Echeverria, Isabel Santiago, Rita Guevara and Nicholas Gil. Second row, (left to right): Andrew Sweeney, Luke Marti, Blake Burman, Benjamin Swalley, Irina Biedenstein, Marlene Harheil, Sarah Peel, Avy Whaley, Olivia Tafazoli, Gigi Griffin, MichaelBain Clemmons and...
Wallace State’s Robert Davis, the college’s senior professor of history, spoke recently to the Autauga and Montgomery genealogical societies in Prattville about research and records.
HANCEVILLE - The family and local history research collection in the library of Wallace State Community College in Hanceville draws questions and researchers from far and near. It has received national recognition from the National...
CULLMAN - As The Tribune reported on Tuesday, Planet Fitness is coming to Cullman; it will occupy the approximately 26,000-square-foot space in the center of the old K-Mart building, located at 1731 Second Ave. SW. On Friday, the fitness chain released more details on what will be available at the location, which it says will open in late January...
CULLMAN - The Board of Directors of Merchants Bank of Alabama is pleased to announce that Will Harding has recently been promoted to vice president – loans.
Harding joined Merchants Bank in 2014 as assistant vice president and loan officer with primary responsibility in commercial and agricultural loans. Harding previously worked in agricultural lending and with a large poultry integrator.
Harding...
Kids enjoy giant dominoes at Saturday's Oktoberfest. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest festivities were to wrap up on Sunday, but Hurricane Nate had other plans. Cullman Oktoberfest organizers announced Saturday afternoon that all of Sunday’s activities have been canceled. The area is under a Tropical Storm Watch through Sunday evening, with Hurricane Nate making landfall Saturday night along the...
Pastor Heath Tinker in Kingdom Life Church’s almost-finished sanctuary / W.C. Mann
We’re closer than we’ve ever been, and our goal is to impact this community like never before.”
Pastor Heath Tinker, Kingdom Life Church
SIMCOE - On Jan. 18, 2016, fire broke out in the youth and children’s building of Simcoe Worship Center Church of God at the intersection of Alabama...
BIRMINGHAM – Gov. Kay Ivey, while speaking at the Southern Automotive Conference Friday, announced that the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), through a partnership with the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC), will be offering nationally-recognized and industry-led credentials at every college this spring. This rollout makes Alabama the first state in the nation to offer the MSSC credentials statewide.
“We...
CULLMAN - A Hanceville man is behind bars, charged with first-degree robbery, after he allegedly robbed Traditions Bank in downtown Cullman Friday morning.
According to Cullman Police Department Lt. Gene Bates, on Friday, Oct. 6, shortly after 10 a.m., a white male, now identified as Joseph Lee Phillips, 49, entered the bank, located at 109 Second Ave. NW and passed...
Judge Kim Chaney, left; Attorney Thomas E. Drake, II, center; Attorney Alex Chaney, right (credits Tribune file photo, Facebook)
CULLMAN - More details are coming to light about the alleged ethics violations involving Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney. Alabama Ethics Commission Executive Director Tom Albritton confirmed to The Tribune Friday, “The commission found probable cause that Judge Chaney used...
CULLMAN - The suspect in Friday’s robbery of Traditions Bank is in custody. The man, identified only as a middle-aged white male, is currently being interrogated by Cullman Police Department investigators, according to CPD Capt. of Investigation Becky Boyd.
The incident happened at approximately 10:15 Friday morning at the main branch of Traditions Bank in downtown Cullman. The bank is...
Cullman County students Emily Wells and Cooper Jones attended the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Youth Leadership Conference at the 4-H Center in Columbiana Oct. 2-3. The Cullman County Farmers Federation sponsored Wells and Jones at the conference, where 46 ninth-10th grade students learned about social media etiquette, servant leadership, politics and agricultural misconceptions. Wells (left) is a 10th-grade student at...
Sheriff Matt Gentry speaks at a press conference earlier this year. / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - Last week, the Cullman County Commission passed a $54,233,848 budget, a 2.61 percent increase over last year’s total of $52,856,558. Increased healthcare costs (which have risen almost $2 million in the last five years) and employee step increases were cited as major reasons...
Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall, right, at Johnny's Bar-B-Q on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. / W.C. Mann
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall, along with a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general and the National Association of Attorneys General, this week called on Congress to pass legislation that changes federal law to make treatment for drug addiction more affordable...
Update: Max has been reunited with his owner! Look for another sweet dog up for adoption today.
CULLMAN - Meet Max, The Tribune’s Pet of the Week. Max is an adult male Beagle.
“Hello, my name is Max. I am about 4 years old. My adoption fee is $90 and that includes the following: DHLPP vaccine, Bordetella vaccines, Rabies vaccine, wormer,...
Local residents enjoyed the 2017 Cullman Oktoberfest Cowbell Chorus on Senior Day at Oktoberfest Thursday. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest is in full swing, and hundreds of senior citizens came out to enjoy the annual Senior Day festivities Thursday at the Festhalle. Festivalgoers enjoyed live entertainment from Terry Cavanagh & Alpine Express, followed by a Senior Day lunch catered...
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department on Tuesday arrested 24 people while conducting a felony warrant roundup. The suspects were arrested for a variety of charges involving drugs and thefts.
According to a media release from the CPD, most of the charges were drug-related but often drug crimes and thefts go hand in hand.
CPD Capt. of Investigation Becky Boyd said...
Back in the 1920s, Henry Ford designed an aircraft that could fly 10 passengers coast to coast. It was called the Ford Trimotor because it has three motors. Charles Lindbergh designed the cross-country route which took passengers by both train and airplane across the country, from New York City to Glendale, California in 48 hours.
On Nov. 3, 4 and...
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff's Rodeo Committee donated $15,500 from the proceeds of the 2016 Sheriff's Rodeo to Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Paterson this week.
The money will be divided between the 31 schools in Cullman County who have special needs students.
"As I have...
CULLMAN - A local woman was awarded a total of $800,000 in damages by a federal judge on Sept. 29 following a civil jury trial in which the Surgery Center of Cullman, Inc. (an affiliate of Illinois-based Surgical Care Affiliates), and Dr. Kevin Johnson were found to have violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by...
CULLMAN COUNTY - The ninth annual Cullman County Volunteer Fire Association Golf Tournament will take place this Saturday, Oct. 7, at Cross Creek Golf Course. The three-man scramble has a shotgun start scheduled for 8 a.m. and play should extend until noon. The cost is $60 per person, $180 per team.
This tournament is a huge fundraiser for the association,...
Burgermeister John Dean and “Col. Cullman,” Larry Rowlette, keep tradition alive with the tapping of the root beer "keg," before moving on the to the real deal. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday evening, the city of Cullman officially kicked off Oktoberfest 2017. Burgermeister John Dean cut the ribbon, then headed for the kegs. In a nod to Cullman’s...
Judge Kim Chaney, left; Attorney Thomas E. Drake, II, right
CULLMAN - Cullman attorney Thomas E. Drake, II confirmed to The Tribune Thursday that he is the complainant in the ethics investigation of Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney, and he gave one word as his reason: "nepotism."
The Alabama Ethics Commission found probable cause Wednesday that Chaney violated state ethics...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Ayers, Logan Ashleigh, 21
second-degree theft of property
Brown, Dayron Daniel, 43
first-degree receiving stolen property
Formby, James Rodney, 46
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Graveman, Amy M., 40
failure to appear- DUI
Hollinger, Felicia Renae, 25
grand jury- illegal possession of food stamps
grand jury- public assistance fraud
Holmes, Carol...
Components of a stolen wrestling ring are loaded onto a trailer by Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long, center, and an inmate, for transport back to Walker County. / Noah Galilee
HANCEVILLE – Here’s something you don’t hear every day. On Wednesday afternoon, the Hanceville Police Department recovered a stolen professional wrestling ring at JC Arena, located on Highway 31 North...
Updated 10-4-17 4:43 p.m.
CULLMAN - Longtime Bearcat coach Mark Britton has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. The news comes less than two weeks since Britton announced he will retire after this season. He made that announcement on Sept. 22.
Cullman High School Principal Kim Hall released the following statement late Wednesday afternoon:
"On Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 Coach Mark Britton announced...
Pictured, left to right: Theresa Mann, Marie Lindsey, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Carol Horstman and Regina Grant / Leanne West
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday officially proclaimed the month of October 2017 “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman.
According to statistics provided by Victim Services of Cullman, one in four women will experience domestic violence at...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic’s Jolanda Hutson explains the clinic’s mission as she requests the council’s support. / W.C. Mann
HOLLY POND - This week, the Holly Pond Town Council passed a $457,179 budget for fiscal year 2018.
The budget is based on last year’s revenues, since the council did not foresee any changes in the coming year, though it did express...
October is all about PINK! Mark your calendars for these cancer fundraisers.
Oct. 1- Nov. 10 Turkey, ham and ribs
The third annual BBQ fundraiser. Orders will be taken for Freddie Day’s delicious smoked meats. Turkeys, 15-17 lbs., are $30. Hams, 10-12 lbs., are $30. Full racks of ribs are $25.
Orders may be picked up from Freddie Day Catering from 11...
Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief Doug Williams, center, speaks to the Fairview Town Council Monday evening. / Nick Griffin
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council held its monthly meeting this week, and the bulk of the night was spent with Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief Doug Williams. Williams met with the council to address concerns that some in the town...
2016’s Burgermeister, Rev. John Richter, left, will pass the title on to John Dean Wednesday evening. / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - Cullman Oktoberfest 2017 will officially kick off Wednesday, Oct. 4, with opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. at the Festhalle downtown. Festivities will include the introduction of this year’s Burgermeister, John Dean, the tapping of the kegs and the...
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, a day after the Cullman City Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for the use of the old K-Mart property in south Cullman, Becky Zirlen, Planet Fitness public relations manager, confirmed that the fitness chain will open in part of the building.
“We are looking forward to bringing Planet Fitness, home of the Judgement Free...
The Hanceville Masonic Lodge will host a Swamp John’s fundraiser today, Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 4-7 p.m. at Hanceville Assembly of God’s fellowship hall. All proceeds go to buy Christmas for needy children. 402 Shady Lane Dr. SW, Hanceville, AL 35077.
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bevington, Brian Alan, 50
failure to appear- driving while revoked
failure to appear- second-degree forgery
Davis, Michael Jacob, 28
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Edwards, Terry Eugene, 33
unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle
Isbell, Rocky Joe, 36
parole violation/revocation- second-degree assault
Letson, Jenny Marie, 39
possession of...
The Good Hope Baptist Church congregation celebrated the church’s 175th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. / W.C. Mann
GOOD HOPE - On Sunday morning, members of Good Hope Baptist Church celebrated the church’s 175th anniversary with a special service and full day of celebration. Members gathered documents and photos, and descendants of several charter members shared their families’ stories. ...
CULLMAN - Officials with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists, less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Four local students were named:
Cameron Cottingham, Cullman High School
Genevieve Griffin, St. Bernard Preparatory School
Andrew L. Sweeney, St. Bernard Preparatory School
Thomas M. Parker, West Point...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 29-Oct. 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boone, John Thomas, 33
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
Bumpus, Blake Rashad, 25
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Clemons, Frandrica Andrea, 22
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Edwards, Terry Eugene, 33
third-degree burglary
third-degree criminal mischief
fourth-degree theft of property
Goss, Marcus Ryan, 25
second-degree...
“Daisy the Nice Dragon” was written by Hallie Christensen and illustrated by Cristal Baldwin. / Photo courtesy Hallie Christensen
CULLMAN - Vinemont native and Cullman resident Hallie Christensen recently fulfilled her longtime dream of publishing a children’s book, with the release of “Daisy the Nice Dragon” on Sept. 15.
Daisy is a dragon unlike other dragons. She flies and breathes fire,...
CULLMAN - The Board of Directors of Merchants Bank of Alabama is pleased to announce that Ross West has been promoted to vice president – loans.
West has been with the bank for more than 10 years, initially starting part-time while continuing his education. West worked through the internal areas of the bank and moved into the loan collection area...
Wallace State Salon and Spa Management instructors Amy Moore, left, and Sabrina Flanigan, right, with two of the attendees of the recent Look Good Feel Better program hosted at the college, Angie Dingler, second from left, and Renee Quick.
HANCEVILLE - As the women applied blush, mascara and lipstick, they shared the stories of their battle against cancer and forged...
Cullman Shooting Sports Facility Manager Doug Long demonstrates the wireless target movement and retrieval system. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - As Cullman Shooting Sports draws closer to completion, its staff is aiming (pun absolutely intended!) to see the one-of-a-kind facility become one of the top stops in the nation for fans of shooting sports. And that could happen by the...
CULLMAN - On Saturday morning Sheriff Matt Gentry and his deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office found themselves caught in an overwhelming incident at Heritage Park. Even through the coordinated efforts that come from all the team training that CCSO deputies do, they were simply no match for the threat they faced. Sometimes you just have to face...
Cullman Area Mental Health Authority’s Executive Director Chris Van Dyke will be the chief operating officer of WellStone Behavioral Health.
CULLMAN - Cullman Area Mental Health Authority will merge with Huntsville’s WellStone Behavioral Health, effective Oct. 1, according to a press release issued by the Huntsville-Madison County Mental Health Board. The merger was also announced at this week’s meeting of...
Updated 10-2-17
CULLMAN - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced Friday that a flashing yellow arrow turn signal will be installed on Tuesday, Oct. 10 on Alabama Highway 69/Cherokee Avenue at Olive Street in Cullman.
"The four-arrow signal head featuring the flashing yellow arrow is a safe and efficient way to establish right of way for left-turning vehicles at intersections,"...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adkins, John Paul, 28
possession of drug paraphernalia
first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana not for personal use
Burke, Brian Ernest, 37
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree criminal mischief
Caffey, Eric Lamar, 23
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- possession with intent to distribute a...
HANCEVILLE - Anyone who has ever wanted to see Antebellum homes all decked out for the holidays can do that and more when the Wallace State Community College Alumni Association takes a group of travelers on a holiday trip to Natchez, Mississippi. An Antebellum Christmas tour will be from Nov. 30 through Dec. 3, 2017.
The trip will make stops...
Vice President Mike Pence stops in Bldg. 4619 to take a group selfie with members of the SLS team, using Systems Engineer Heather Haney’s phone. Photo courtesy Heather Haney/NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center
HUNTSVILLE - Both President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence decided to swing through Alabama to stump for Luther Strange ahead of Tuesday’s special Senate election. On...
CULLMAN - During a busy session Thursday morning, the Cullman County Commission approved its fiscal year 2018 budget. The budget totaled $54.2 million, with $21.5 million in the General Fund.
County Administrator Gary Teichmiller stated that the 2018 budget represented a 2.6 percent increase over this year’s budget, with most increases coming from increased healthcare costs and a one-time payout...
Patrick Joseph Cunningham, left; Gerald Wilson McDonald, right / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
HANCEVILLE - Two Hanceville men are behind bars following a two-week long investigation by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET).
On Wednesday, Sept. 27, according to a media release from the CCSO, Patrick Joseph Cunningham, 37, and Gerald Wilson McDonald, 58, were...
Devante Smith, left; Jordan Evans, right / Cullman City Police Department
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two Birmingham men were arrested by the Cullman Police Department on Wednesday, charged with trafficking illegal drugs.
According to a media release from the CPD, on Wednesday, Sept. 27, the department conducted an undercover operation on County Road 437 in Cullman County, where undercover officers allegedly purchased...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Cunningham, Patrick Joseph, 37
possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts)
trafficking in methamphetamine
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana (2 counts)
unlawful possession of a controlled substance (3 counts)
Dutton, Anthony Dale, 41
failure to appear- third-degree criminal mischief
Goodwin, Joseph Grady, 27
third-degree burglary
Goss, Marcus Ryan, 25
parole violation/revocation-...
