CA students face simulated violent crime scenarios on Wallace State’s computerized virtual firing range. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - In the third week of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy (CA), students met at Wallace State’s Advanced Visualization Center to get hands-on with simulated firearms in virtual violent crime scenarios. They got to test their judgment, reflexes, and...
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts department announces its new ArtsKids program for area students in grades 3-8. The first session, SingKids! will be held during Fall 2017 semester.
“ArtsKids is a new outreach program offered through our Fine and Performing Arts programs to give area students an introduction to performance and studio arts,” said...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Aragon, Dale Jackson, 20
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
Borden, Daniel Ganford, 26
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Garrett, James Eugene, 20
fourth-degree receiving stolen property
Johnson, Christopher Michael, 29
failure to appear- driving while suspended
Lanier, Mark Eugene, 44
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Osmon, Michelle Mae, 36
failure to appear-...
Ellie is a sweet, playful 6-month-old Lab. / Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN - Let us introduce the Cullman County Animal Shelter’s pet of the week:
“Hello, I am Ellie, and I am a Lab who’s about 6 months old. I’m a pretty laid-back puppy, but I know how to play, too! My adoption fee will be $90 and that includes...
Holly Pond agriscience students in the newly renovated library / Melanie Hall
HOLLY POND - When schools need things done, they can send a request to the school board, search the budget for available funds, and wait while bids from contractors are reviewed. Or they can take matters into their own hands.
When Holly Pond High School needed to renovate its...
WEST POINT - Two West Point residents were arrested and jailed today after a search of a residence led to the alleged discovery of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Cullman Police Department Sgts. Chris Thomason, Scott Sanford and Eric Cole, along with Officers Trey Higginbotham, Cole Kelley and Dustin Colburn executed the search warrant at a residence on County Road...
CULLMAN - A Labor Day traffic stop by Cullman Police Department Officers Cole Kelley and Justin Moser landed a Cullman man in jail on multiple charges.
According to a media release from the CPD, the officers conducted a routine traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Andrew Jacob Maresh, 18. The CPD says that Kelley had probable cause to search...
Visitors enjoyed vintage cars under the pines at Cruze Fest at Smith Lake Park on Labor Day. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The final day of the 21st annual Sweet Tater Festival held even more great events and saw an even bigger crowd out at Smith Lake Park than day one. Many people waited in traffic between Whitlock's and the...
VINEMONT – One person was killed this morning in a two-car collision, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick. Alabama State Troopers said Steven Wayne Kennemur, 46, of Cullman was killed when the Ford Fusion he was driving was struck by a Chevrolet pickup.
Kennemur was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup was not injured.
The wreck...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 1-4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Alldredge, Tommy Ray, 29
attempted breaking and entering of a motor vehicle
Barber, Christopher Jordan, 26
dui- .08 BAC or greater
Berryhill, Shawn Douglas, 20
first-degree criminal trespassing
Coots, Atraue Aaron, 26
failure to appear- no tag/tag not plainly visible
Fletcher, Frank Thomas, 48
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 1-4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Alldredge, Tommy Ray, 29
attempted breaking and entering of a motor vehicle
Barber, Christopher Jordan, 26
dui- .08 BAC or greater
Berryhill, Shawn Douglas, 20
first-degree criminal trespassing
Coots, Atraue Aaron, 26
failure to appear- no tag/tag not plainly visible
Fletcher, Frank Thomas, 48
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession...
VINEMONT - A Vinemont woman was arrested and jailed on Friday, Sept. 1 for human trafficking. Stefanie Nichole Weaver, 23, is charged with second-degree sodomy, facilitating the travel of a child for an unlawful sex act and first-degree human trafficking.
According to a media release from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office, CCSO investigators discovered that Weaver allegedly met a juvenile...
Gerry Howard, Cullman, Alabama, resident and 4th Infantry Division alumnus, receives the Order of St. Maurice Medal from Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey and 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves Aug. 17 on Founders Field at Fort Carson, Colorado. The Order of Saint Maurice Medal recognizes those who have...
See updated story here: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2017/09/05/victim-early-morning-wreck-vinemont-idd
VINEMONT - One person was killed this morning in a two-car collision, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
The wreck happened in the 1400 block of County Road 1269 just before 7 a.m.
The Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department responded, along with Cullman EMS and Alabama State Troopers.
No further details are available at this time.
Copyright 2017 Humble...
FAIRVIEW - In the 1880s, labor unions fought hard battles for improved working conditions for blue-collar workers. After many fatal strikes, including the infamous Pullman Railcar strike, President Grover Cleveland signed a bill to create a national holiday honoring the social and economic achievements of the working class. Today, we celebrate Labor Day with parades, speeches and cookouts with...
HANCEVILLE - On a typical Saturday, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament near Hanceville will host up to 300 visitors. But Sept. 2 was no typical Saturday: on this day the Shrine celebrated Divino Niño Day, a celebration of the child Jesus that enjoys immense popularity throughout Latin America.
Apparently, it has a following here, too; an estimated crowd...
BUG TUSSLE - A three-car wreck near the Bug Tussle Dollar General on Alabama Highway 69 South tonight resulted in five people being injured. At least one was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital.
According to Cullman County dispatch, among the five injured were children.
The Cold Springs Volunteer Fire Department, Cullman County Sheriff's Office, Alabama State Troopers, Air Evac Lifeteam and Cullman...
CULLMAN - The 21st annual Sweet Tater Festival got underway Sunday and thousands of people from around the state gathered at Smith Lake Park to enjoy the first day of festivities. The park was packed with hundreds of different vendors with one of a kind items you can only find at this type of event- and all of the...
2016 Labor Day Parade Grand Marshal Charlie Keaton / Hannah Ward
FAIRVIEW - The Faiview Lions Club is hosting its annual Labor Day celebration, the Labor Day Extravaganza, on Monday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fairview Town Park.
Said member Stephanie Giancatarino, "We will have a car show, parade, vendors, food, music and more."
Registration for the car show starts...
Wallace State’s Jamie Blackmon advises a student about her resume recently at the Job Placement Office. / Wallace State
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Job Placement Office is a new resource available to Wallace State students.
The Job Placement Office is located on the ninth floor of the Bailey Center in room 903 and coordinated by Jamie Blackmon, who also serves as...
Ricky Burks, left, leads students through a jazz tune during the annual Jazz Band Camp hosted at Wallace State. / Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Clapping out the beat and sounding out the notes, Wallace State Community College Jazz Band Director Ricky Burks put about two dozen students through their paces during the annual Jazz Band Camp held for incoming freshman...
County Road 236 resident Charles Wood addresses the commission about road conditions. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - When the Cullman County Commission opened the floor of its meeting to public comment Thursday morning, two residents who live on County Road 236 near Dodge City came forward to voice concerns about the condition of that road. They asked for the commission...
The Holly Pond Bronco Band performed at Disney World last April. Photo courtesy Evan Curtis/Holly Pond High School
CULLMAN COUNTY - The 2017 high school football season is officially in full swing, and football teams continue to practice and play hard. But others do as well: our area high school marching bands.
The Tribune is spotlighting all our area bands, and...
Members of the Cullman Elks Lodge drove all night and arrived Saturday morning in Stafford, Texas, a suburb of Houston. They are at an Elks Lodge, 3 miles from the flooding. They are cooking all day and evening for local flood victims, using food purchased by Cullman citizens who donated cash and gift cards. Here we see Patrick James...
Cullman Bicentennial Committee Chairman Drew Green presents a check to Teresa Goodwin of Cullman Master Gardeners. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning, Cullman Bicentennial Committee Chairman Drew Green presented the Cullman Master Gardeners (CMG) a $700 grant to build a Bicentennial garden for the city. The check was presented at the Cullman County Museum.
Project coordinator Teresa Goodwin explained,...
MONTGOMERY - Labor Day weekend, summer’s season finale, typically draws heavier-than-usual traffic on Alabama’s roadways and waterways.
“Safety is one of our top priorities throughout the year, but it’s especially important during extended holiday weekends, when so many want to enjoy one last seasonal road trip to the lake, beach or other warm-weather attraction,” Alabama’s Secretary of Law Enforcement Hal...
CULLMAN - Mitch Smith Chevrolet is hosting a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Alabama on Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
For a suggested $8 donation, you get a barbecue sandwich from Chappy’s BBQ, baked beans, cole slaw, chips, a gourmet cookie from Panera Bread and a drink. Adventurous folks may substitute a deep-fried hotdog and french fries for the barbecue.
The event will...
HOLLY POND - The National Weather Service in Huntsville (NWSH) confirmed late Friday afternoon that it was an EF-2 tornado that caused the damage in Cullman and Marshall Counties Thursday night, saying the hardest hit areas were Holly Pond and Baileyton.
NWSH reported that the tornado traveled 13-and-a-half miles, carving a 300-yard-wide path in some areas, with maximum winds of...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 31. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Franklin, Janie Renee, 33
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
Lindley, Leslie Collins, 44
probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Townsend, William Frank, 47
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
Watson, Dylan Bryant Lavelle, 22
probation violation- first-degree robbery
Cullman Police Department
Campbell, Larry S., 38
failure to appear- third-degree theft of...
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and a team from the National Weather Service in Huntsville will be in the Holly Pond and Joppa areas this morning to survey last night's storm damage.
Said EMA Director Phyllis Little, "There is a lot of damage out here. What they (NWS) will do is try to track the...
CULLMAN COUNTY - There have been multiple reports of damage in the Holly Pond and Joppa areas tonight, following a severe storm that crossed through the area.
Between 9:30-10 p.m., the volunteer fire departments from Holly Pond, Walter, Joppa and Baileyton were dispatched.
Holly Pond and Walter VFDs responded to County Roads 1728 and 1732 (structure damage; reported chicken houses hit,...
CULLMAN - When the Cullman Elks announced that they would start loading a trailer with supplies for flood victims in Texas, they knew the community would respond, but they did not realize how huge that response would be.
Elks Lodge representative Steve Varner told the Tribune Thursday morning, “We’re almost overwhelmed. It’s great! It’s absolutely great!”
Several other groups in the...
CULLMAN - Many, many Cullman residents have expressed frustration, aggravation and concern over the seemingly endless barriers and dividers that have appeared along U.S. Highway 278 through downtown. Parts of the in-town highway stretch have become a land of no left turns.
In June, Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) information officer Seth Burkett explained that a “major aspect” of the...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 30. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Barnett, Candi Michelle, 28
failure to appear- driving without a license
Givens, Malynda Johnson, 46
nonsupport
failure to appear- driving without a license
Horton, Stephanie Michelle, 37
third-degree criminal trespass
Land, Kendall Ann Marie, 39
leaving the scene- misdemeanor
failure to appear- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
Martin, Michelle,...
CULLMAN - Cullman EMS is teaming up with Cullman Elks Lodge and R.E. Garrison Trucking to serve as a donation drop-off site for hurricane flood victims in Texas. Donations will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 1 until the truck is full.
The donations will be taken to the Beaumont Elks Lodge in Beaumont, Texas where they have opened their doors...
VINEMONT - Vinemont Middle School, along with all Cullman County schools, is collecting materials and supplies until Tuesday of next week to help in the relief effort for those affected by the historic rainfall and flooding in Texas.
When Dr. Vicky Spear, principal of Vinemont Middle School, called Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette she had one question in mind:...
David and Glenda Young await news from Houston, where their son, Davey and his wife Lindsay, live and work among the chaos of Hurricane Harvey. / Loretta Gillespie
MOULTON - As flood waters recede in Houston, and the full scale of the disaster is revealed, David and Glenda Young, of Moulton, sit glued to their television and by their phone,...
CULLMAN – Cullman's Rusken Packaging announced Tuesday that it has completed the acquisition of Jackson, Mississippi-based Great Southern Industries, Inc., effective Aug. 25, 2017. Rusken's Executive Vice President Gene Marino announced the news on LinkedIn.
Rusken expects this transaction to expand its presence in the Southeast, leveraging the reach, capabilities, talented team members and the stellar market reputation of Great Southern.
"We...
Ryan Whisenhunt with Jerald, the shelter’s current Pet of the Week
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter was happy to report to The Tribune that pet adoptions are on the rise, significantly higher than numbers from last year. The shelter’s Ryan Whisenhunt shared the facts and figures:
August 2016 - 49 adoptions; August 2017 - 61, with three days...
CULLMAN - Local mayors, members of the Cullman County Commission, and representatives of numerous city and county agencies and boards gathered at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce this week to hear from U.S. Sen. Luther Strange, R-Alabama about happenings in Washington.
Strange began, addressing the county’s economic leaders, telling them he understands and sympathizes with them in their sometimes...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 29. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Collins, Kristin Amanda, 30
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
Hale, John Wesley, 53
possession of drug paraphernalia
first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana non-personal use
Higginbotham, Justin Blake, 25
first-degree receiving stolen property
fleeing/attempting to elude
resisting arrest
possession of drug paraphernalia
third-degree receiving stolen property (2 counts)
Irvin, Vickie Renae, 55
permitting dogs...
VINEMONT - An Eva man was arrested Tuesday evening after leading Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies on a chase that ended with the suspect crashing into two patrol vehicles, one of them head on. One CCSO investigator was taken to Cullman Regional as a precaution and was released a short time later.
Justin Blake Higginbotham, 25, was arrested and charged with...
CULLMAN - After a soldier stationed in Kuwait posted a request on a Florida rock-painting Facebook page for colorful rocks to brighten up his very brown Middle East base, the post began circulating until it found its way here. Area groups from Hanceville to Arab expressed interest and began making plans to help. Kristi Conard, along with other adult...
CULLMAN - The United Way of Cullman County has established a relief fund for the Houston area and those affected by the devastating and widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. All contributions to the United Way’s Flood Relief Fund will be used to help with both immediate, basic needs and long-term recovery services.
“We are sending 100 percent of the...
CULLMAN - Cullman High School's 1967 graduating class gathered at Terri Pines Country Club Saturday night for its 50th year reunion, and it was a great night of reminiscing and storytelling for the Cullman alumni. There were 68 graduates in attendance, along with their families. A memorial was placed at the front of the room to honor the 26...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met Tuesday night at Cullman City Hall, awarding thousands of dollars in grants throughout the community for a variety of projects. At the end of the meeting, nearly $100,000 was awarded to fund new educational programs, make repairs to a local fire department and help repair Fairview High School's track.
The...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bennett, Buddy Wayne, 27
probation violation- Illegal possession or fraudulent use of credit card or debit card
Bowling, Alodie Brooke, 41
failure to appear- first-degree receiving stolen property
Cofield, Jeremy Dewayne, 44
judge’s order- third-degree burglary
Crumb, Lashaundra Denise, 25
drug court sanction- unlawful possession of a...
CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning, the Cullman Elks Lodge will begin taking donations of needed items for flood victims in Texas. Items can be brought to the lodge at 1609 Brantley Ave. NW in Cullman.
R.E. Garrison Trucking has donated the use of a truck, trailer and driver to make the 9-plus hour drive to Beaumont, Texas. The Beaumont Elks...
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to our Pet of the Week.
“Hello, my name is Jerald and I am about 2 years old. I am believed to be a lab and I weigh 64 lbs. I am calm, I love other dogs, I love cats, and I love to play with toys. My...
CULLMAN - A group of kids was out late on a school night Monday. During the Cullman City Council’s regular meeting, Mayor Woody Jacobs and the council presented a resolution of commendation to the East Elementary School archery team for winning county, regional and state championships in National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) competition for two consecutive years.
Councilman...
Updated 8-29-17 12:05 p.m.
Woods was re-arrested on Monday on the charges for which he was indicted. He was given a $141,000 property bond and has since bonded out.
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Fairview man was indicted on July 20 on two counts of first-degree human trafficking. The indictments are the first for human trafficking in Cullman County history.
A grand jury...
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Cullman County woman was arrested and charged with first-degree theft of property on Saturday after she commandeered a Cullman County Sheriff’s Office vehicle and drove it to the Arab Police Department.
According to Sheriff Matt Gentry, a deputy was performing a mental health check on the woman, Heather Ruth Harris, 43, when the incident occurred at...
If approved, a renovation of the current Depot Park (hand-marked 1-A on the designer’s concept map) and Second Avenue Northeast (hand-marked 1-B) will be the first phase of a 20-year plan. A wide walking path (W) will be large and strong enough to support emergency response vehicles and food trucks. Berms (A, H) will buffer train and car noise...
CULLMAN - Local nonprofit Karma in Cullman is gathering donations for Houston and surrounding areas affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Founder Rachel Bryant shared, "On April 27, 2011, we were in the same nightmare as our fellow human beings in Houston. We were scared, hurt, homeless, terrified, hungry and unsure of our future; we were unsure about our tomorrow. That same...
Holden Beck / Family photo
CULLMAN COUNTY - The lineman involved in a serious electrical accident last Tuesday, Aug. 22, near the community of Walter, has died, according to News Channel 9 in Chattanooga. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the death of Holden Beck, 26, this evening. Beck had been in UAB Hospital since the incident. According to...
Cullman High School Class of 1952
CULLMAN - At All Steak on Saturday morning, members of the Cullman High School (CHS) Class of 1952 gathered to eat lunch, catch up on things since the last reunion, share news about members and share fond memories.
Present were Jeanette Buettner, Louree Speegle Cason, Lera Dean Jetton Davis, Buddy Eidson, Clarice Smith Gibbs, Sydney...
Marcus Wendell Newsome, left; Brandon Rorylavelle Hurt, right / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
CULLMAN - Two Birmingham men are behind bars Monday, suspected of burglarizing Pawn Your Bond on Aug. 6.
Cullman County Sheriff Office (CCSO) investigators and agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) arrested Brandon Rorylavelle Hurt, 22, for third-degree burglary and Marcus Wendell Newsome,...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 25-27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boone, Dustin Logan, 28
failure to appear- second-degree theft of property
Boone, Timothy Aaron, 22
failure to appear- permit dogs to run at large
Bradford, Kenneth Lee, 24
writ of arrest- child support
Calvert, Robert Preston, 39
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Cobbs, Jeremy Ryan, 46
judge’s order- dui-...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 181 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2017 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while taking a course load of 12 or more hours. Placement on the Dean’s List is...
CULLMAN - The 21st annual Sweet Tater Festival is coming up soon. Scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, the festival will take place at Smith Lake Park on Sunday, Sept. 3, and Monday, Sept. 4.
The event, which lasts for two full days, costs just $5 for admission, not including camping fees if those attending want to bring a tent or...
CULLMAN COUNTY - The 2017 high school football season is upon us, and football teams have been working out and preparing for weeks. But others have been preparing as well: our area high school marching bands, who have been working through the stifling heat of late summer, learning drills, memorizing music and getting pumped for the new season.
The Tribune...
Michelle Pender, first-grade teacher at Hanceville Elementary School, accepts her award as the Environmental Conservation Education Teacher of the Year. / CCSWCD
HANCEVILLE - Last week Michelle Pender, a first-grade teacher at Hanceville Elementary School, was named Environmental Conservation Education Teacher of the Year by the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts, after winning the title at the county and area...
ELEVATE Cullman opened on June 18. On Aug. 25, the fitness studio held its official ribbon cutting. A grand opening celebration will take place Aug. 26. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The ribbon was cut for one of Cullman's newest local businesses this morning. ELEVATE Cullman is a new fitness studio that offers a variety of classes such as barre,...
Sen. Paul Bussman cuts the ribbon to announce the official opening of fixed wireless internet service in west Cullman County. / W.C. Mann
BREMEN - At a press conference at a cellular tower in north Bremen near Smith Lake on Friday morning, AT&T announced the introduction of a new wireless broadband internet service that will provide high-speed internet to customers...
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College welcomes a special exhibit featuring works celebrating American artist, director and producer Andy Warhol. “FIFTEEN MINUTES: Homage to Andy Warhol, an Exhibition of Sight and Sound” will be on display from August 29 to October 31 in the main gallery of the museum.
The “FIFTEEN MINUTES” exhibition, which includes...
Roger Humphrey
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is proud to announce Roger Humphrey, Cullman Regional board member, will serve as chairman of the board of the Alabama Council of Hospital Trustees (ACHT) for the next year.
The ACHT is an affiliate of the Alabama Hospital Association, the state’s only trade organization for hospitals, and is comprised of trustees from facilities all across...
CULLMAN - Two classes of Bearcats are celebrating class reunions on Saturday: the Cullman High School Classes of 1952 and 1967.
The Cullman High School Class of 1952
65th Year Reunion
Saturday, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. at the All Steak Restaurant
The Cullman High School Class of 1967
50th Year Reunion
Saturday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Terri Pines Country Club
$50 single/...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Byars, Jada Cecelia, 43
possession of drug paraphernalia
possession of prescription medicine
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Cantrell, Jerimiah Ross, 21
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Carden, Bridget Nichole, 31
possession of prescription medicine
Carter, Allen Lee, 33
probation violation- first-degree theft of property
Coleman, Wesley...
Sheriff Gentry introduces the CCSO command staff. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The latest class of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy got underway Tuesday evening, with approximately 80 enrolled participants, including this time a Cullman Tribune correspondent. The Tribune will report each week, giving an inside view of what happens as participants are exposed to the world...
HANCEVILLE - In an extended meeting Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council came together to support city infrastructure improvement, before splitting over questions related to funding for ongoing operations. Members approved measures to improve the water plant and promote downtown revitalization, but could not come together on matters related to the mayor’s and council members’ salaries, nor on a...
The Cullman High School Class of 1957 held its 60th reunion on Aug. 12, 2017.
Pictured, (sitting on floor): Maxine Drake McCain, Joyce Earl Brown, Gene Wilhite, Patty Swann Miller, Glenda Holmes Neal, Carole Brindley King and Brenda Tiffin Tucker
Row one: Jim Hudson, James Edge, Rexine Robbins Coleman, Dixie Wilhite Ratliff, Daphna Calvert Freeman, Sue Neal Robinson, Louise Hendrix Moore,...
The sale will be at The Atrium at 3920 Highway 157. / Courtesy of The Atrium on Facebook
CULLMAN - Starting this Friday, Aug. 25 and running until Sunday, Aug. 27, Cullman Kid’s Mart will be holding its annual fall/winter sale- an upscale children's, teen and maternity consignment sale.
“We have two sales each year,” said the fifth-year co-owner of the...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 23. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bevington, Ronald Eric, 48
second-degree promoting prison contraband
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
possession of drug paraphernalia
Cannon, Jeremie Scott, 32
failure to appear- driving without a license
Crocker, Jason Robert, 39
third-degree assault
Davis, James Nicholas, 34
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree promoting prison contraband
unlawful possession of a...
Gary Lynn Jolly / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
JONES CHAPEL- A Jones Chapel man was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree sexual abuse. Gary Lynn Jolly, 19, was arrested following an investigation into an incident that occurred earlier this summer.
On July 20, 2017, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to County Road 1141 on a sexual abuse call. The juvenile...
ZeroRPM celebrated at the “imerge” EDPA 2017 Innovation Awards program; CEO Lance Self accepted the award on the company's behalf.
BIRMINGHAM – A Cullman company was among the EDPA (Economic Development Partnership of Alabama) 2017 Innovation Awards winners celebrated during an Oscars-style “imerge” innovation event on Wednesday evening, Aug. 23, at the Alabama Theatre.
ZeroRPM received the Corporate Innovator of the Year...
Knapsacks program volunteers plan strategies for the new school year. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids program leaders met with representatives of other local groups last Thursday to plan for this school year, and to discuss a new offering for needy families of Hanceville students. Nancy Horton and Sandy Waters, who head up the program at...
Employees at the Cullman County Revenue Commissioner’s Office showed their enthusiasm for agriculture and education when they received Ag Tag T-shirts recently. They said they look forward to wearing them on casual Friday in the office. / ALFA Farmers
CULLMAN - Motorists may purchase an Ag Tag at the local probate office for an additional $50 when renewing registration. Recently...
BIRMINGHAM – A Birmingham man pled guilty today in federal court to selling heroin last year that caused the death of one person and seriously injured another, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and Drug Enforcement Administration Assistant Special Agent in Charge Bret Hamilton.
Michael Dewayne “Big Boi” Johnson, 32, appeared before U.S. District Court Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala and...
Top row, l-r: Phillip Edward Parker, Brentson Harold Kilpatrick, Robert Keith Pugh; Bottom row, l-r: Kelli Diane Blackmon, Johnie Lee Kuykendall, Jason Robert Crocker / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office early Wednesday evening announced the arrests of six people for various drug offenses. The arrests were the result of three separate search warrants....
The injured lineman has been identified as Holden Beck, seen here with his family. / Courtesy of GoFundMe
CULLMAN COUNTY - A lineman working for Hixson, Tennessee-based APL Power Services, under contract with the Cullman Electric Cooperative, was involved in a serious electrical accident on Tuesday afternoon near the community of Walter. According to WRCB TV in Chattanooga, family members...
Auburn University student and scholarship recipient Nathan Duke was recognized during the Alabama Farmers Federation 2017 Scholarship Recipients Luncheon Aug. 19 at the Ham Wilson Arena in Auburn. Duke studies poultry science, production track. The R.W. Donaldson Endowed Scholarship is named after a longtime Cullman County Farmers Federation and Cattlemen's Association member. From left are Federation President Jimmy Parnell,...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Richard Eugene, 34
harassment
Blackmon, Kelli Diane, 32
possession of drug paraphernalia
possession of prescription medicine
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Boulahanis, Nicholas Michael, 27
permit dogs to run at large
Hughes, Edgar Lee Jr., 44
harassment
Kilpatrick, Brentson Harold, 53
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Monroe,...
A staging area was set up on County Road 703 Tuesday afternoon after a lineman was severely injured in an electrical accident. / W.C. Mann
See updated story here: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2017/08/23/updated-lineman-involved-electrical-accident-tuesday-id-d-details-remain-scarce
CULLMAN COUNTY - A lineman working for Hixson, Tennessee-based APL Power Services, under contract with the Cullman Electric Cooperative, was involved in a serious electrical accident on Tuesday afternoon near the...
Rodney Dylan Witcher / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Welti man was arrested late last week and charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Rodney Dylan Witcher, 48, was arrested by Cullman Police Department Sgt. Chris Thomason and officers Trey Higginbotham, Cole Kelley and Dustin Colburn...
2017-2018 Alabama Pilot Club District Officers: left-right, Beverly Wilkerson, governor (Cullman); Mellissa King, governor-elect (Andalusia); Kay Chandler, treasurer (Decatur); and Peggy Day, secretary (Cullman) / Beverly Wilkerson
CULLMAN - You might have heard of the local Pilot Club. If you haven’t become familiar with them through their fundraising efforts or their community service, here is a little background about the...
Former Cullman High School Principal, Dr. Elton Bouldin, faces the judge during the second day of his jury trial for third-degree trespassing. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin's jury trial concluded Tuesday with Judge Scott Vowell declaring a mistrial after the jury was unable to come to a unanimous decision after three hours...
A staging area was set up on County Road 703. / W.C. Mann
Updated 8-22-17 9:26 p.m.
Official statement from the Cullman Electric Cooperative:
"A lineman working for an independent contractor under contract with Cullman Electric Cooperative was involved in an electrical accident Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 22, 2017, near the Walter community in southeast Cullman County. The lineman was transported by helicopter to...
Wallace State employee James Tidwell at Lion Central points out to a student where to obtain a Lion Card on the first day of fall semester classes.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College’s fall semester is underway. Incoming freshmen are enrolled in postsecondary courses for the first time, while others may be entering their final semester before graduation.
No matter the...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Chamblee, Caleb Earl, 22
violating protection order
Davis, Jason Wayne, 23
grand jury- first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument
grand jury- first-degree theft of property
Hebert, Ashley Nicole, 27
failure to appear- liability insurance required
Loyola, Omar Rivera, 29
failure to appear- carrying pistol without a license
McLeod,...
Bridget Gallegos, Jongha Park, Caleb Guthery,and Anthony Diaz enjoyed their first week back at Saint Bernard Prep / Joyce Nix
CULLMAN - While students are settling into residential life and classroom routines at Saint Bernard Prep School, the Class of 2018 is looking forward to marking history as the first graduating class with STEM endorsements.
STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology,...
People gathered on the lawn of the Cullman Electric Cooperative to view the historic eclipse. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman Electric Cooperative hosted a viewing party during the eclipse on Monday for families and spectators of all ages to come out and enjoy the historic event. The day began with a presentation on solar energy and what it...
Thousands filled McMinnville’s court square park and numerous side streets, which had to be closed to vehicles hours before the event. / W.C. Mann
McMINNVILLE, Tenn. - As an unknown but massive wave of tourism descended upon central and eastern Tennessee for the 2017 total solar eclipse Monday, The Tribune found a fun vantage point in McMinnville, where the community...
The jury trial of Dr. Elton Bouldin, center, began today, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The jury trial of former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin began Monday at the Cullman County Courthouse. Bouldin, who was found guilty of third-degree trespassing on Oct. 13, 2016 in a bench trial presided over by Cullman County Circuit...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 18-20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Jon Austin, 34
failure to appear- driving while revoked
Ballenger, Robert Ramsey, 42
possession of drug paraphernalia
Black, April Dawn, 46
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Boyd, Tyler Ephesians, 26
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
Brown, Kevin Paul, 38
attempted murder
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree assault
shooting...
Kevin Paul Brown / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested Sunday after deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a domestic incident involving a firearm on County Road 1401 near Lake Catoma.
According to a statement from the CCSO, once deputies and investigators arrived on the scene, it was determined that...
CLICK HERE to see what the eclipse will look like in your zip code. (Time Magazine)
CULLMAN - The day is finally here. The “Great American Eclipse” is mere hours away, set to darken the Cullman sky around 1:30 p.m. One option for viewing the historic event starts at noon; that’s when the Cullman Electric Cooperative's solar eclipse viewing party...
TUSCALOOSA - Close to 300 University of Alabama students received hands-on educational experience at more than 60 companies and organizations through UA's Cooperative Education Program during summer 2017.
Local students who participated include:
Cameron Brock, of Logan, through Adtran
Meghan Claburn, of Oneonta, through Alabama Power
Joshua Ellard, of Cullman, through GAF
Jeremy Hurst, of Hanceville, through Daikin
Mitchell Naler, of Cullman, through Rheem Water...
Back row: Earl F. Gohl, federal co-chair, Appalachian Regional Commission; Carter Smith; Andy Page, president/CEO ORAU; William Sexton; Sharee Riggs; Kelly Chasteen, ARC program manager for Alabama; Dexton Jones; Kaitlyn Griffin
OAK RIDGE, Tenn.— High school students, middle school students and teachers soaked in math, science and technology for two weeks at a special hands-on institute in east Tennessee in...
The Welcome Wagon for Kids fundraiser raised $120,000 from across the state. It was a part of the Alabama Farmers Federation's Commodity Producers Conference. / ALFA Farmers
CULLMAN COUNTY - No one wants to see their child in a hospital bed. When this unfortunate circumstance becomes a reality, many Cullman County residents choose Children's of Alabama in Birmingham.
To show support...
2017 winners: Pictured left to right are: Wanda Walker Clay, Gene Lee and Mike and Rebecca Manning / Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is proud to announce that Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. recently held its annual MEGA CASH Draw Down, which serves as a fundraiser benefiting indigent patient care. The event raised more than $27,000 for the organization
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