CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Coggins, Rodney Lee, 52
failure to appear- resisting arrest
Cordell, John Cody, 22
sex offender failure to register termination SORNA
Dutton, Christopher Wayne, 41
grand jury- first-degree receiving stolen property
grand jury- first-degree theft of property
Evans, Cynthia Renee, 40
failure to appear- DUI
Hubinger, Jeffrey Karl Jr., 36
third-degree...
Goat Island earned two bronze medals, one gold and placed second among all beers in the competition. / Photo courtesy Goat Island Brewing
CULLMAN - Old Mr. Richter would be proud. On Saturday afternoon at the Alabama Craft Beer Festival in Florence, Cullman’s Goat Island Brewing made out like a bandit, walking away with four awards, including a gold medal...
The Vinemont Town Council met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, Sept. 12. / Nick Griffin
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council gathered Tuesday evening for its regular monthly meeting, where a handful of guests attended to make requests for their community.
The first request came from Candice Parris, an occupational therapist for Alabama HomeCare, who wanted to discuss the...
Dual Drum Majors Layla Finley and Jeremiah Wilson / William Johnson
BREMEN - In our final installment of “Rhythm of the Fall,” we drop in on the Cold Springs Royal Blue Band, led by director William Johnson.
Members:
“The Royal Blue of Cold Springs High School has 56 band members.”
Drum Major:
“Our drum majors for this year are Jeremiah Wilson and Layla Finley.”
Musical...
Fairview West Baptist Church, 1172 County Road 566, Hanceville, will have revival services on Wednesday, Sept. 13; Sept. 20; Sept. 27; and Oct. 11. All services will begin at 7 p.m. The evangelist will be Samuel Tucker. The pastor is Randall Waldrep. Call 256-352-5880 for more information.
Pictured left to right are REHAU Plant Manager Albert von Pelser, CCBOE Superintendent Shane Barnette, Nathan Hannah, Steven Ogle, WSCC President Dr. Vicki Karolewics and WSCC Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, representatives of the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) and Wallace State Community College (WSCC) were on hand as automotive parts...
Cullman EC crews left Tuesday morning to assist in the restoration efforts at Clay Electric Co-op, headquartered in Lake City, FL near Gainesville. Clay EC is reporting that 90 percent of its members (over 153,000 meters) are currently without power. Pictured from left: Steve Link, Judd Morton, Jonathan Kelly, Coltin Rainwater, Rodney Brown and Tyler Johnson. / Cullman EC
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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Beasley, Terra Celeste, 22
probation violation- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
Chumley, Eric Reese, 18
possession of drug paraphernalia
Drane, Jacob Andrew, 18
possession of drug paraphernalia
Duckett, Morgan Alyssa, 23
harassing communications
Harbison, Stephen Loyd, 37
failure to appear- first-degree criminal trespassing
Mahaffey, Rodney James, 39
probation revoked- second-degree...
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to the shelter’s Pet of the Week.
“Hello, my name is Zoey and I am about 6 months old. I am believed to be some type of bulldog. I have a low to medium energy level, I love other dogs, and I was reported to love children. I...
Beautiful fall-like weather welcomed hundreds of visitors to the Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival at St. Bernard Saturday and Sunday. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Hundreds of people made their way to St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School this weekend to enjoy the first of what St. Bernard hopes will be the annual Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival. The campus...
Stars mark the areas along Cullman’s eastern and northern edges where properties were annexed. / Google Maps
CULLMAN - Despite the wind and rain, the Cullman City Council held its regular meeting Monday evening. The council awarded a $184,408.50 contract to Columbus Fence Co. to construct a security fence at the Cullman Regional Airport. The City will pay 25 percent...
BATTLEGROUND - Camp Liberty, the self-described “patriot retreat” off Alabama Highway 157 in the community of Battleground, got a lot bigger over the weekend. In the wee hours of Saturday morning, a caravan of Florida evacuees arrived. Almost 100 of them, to be exact. The group, who called ahead on Thursday and reserved its spot, is from Jacksonville’s Resources...
HANCEVILLE - A Hanceville man was arrested on Friday and charged with sexual abuse of a child under 12, two counts of first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree sodomy.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), investigators arrested Joshua Sean Tytler, 37, following an investigation in which it was determined that Tytler allegedly sexually molested a minor over...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 8-10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anderson, Deborah, 62
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Cantrell, Jerimiah Ross, 21
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- public intoxication
failure to appear- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Combs, Robert Eugene, 27
possession of drug paraphernalia
Doss, Dane Marshal, 40
public intoxication
Graves, Takoda Jordan, 18
possession...
BATTLEGROUND - Donations are needed at Camp Liberty in Battleground. Camp Liberty had about 100 Hurricane Irma evacuees** show up very early Saturday morning. They are currently housing between 120-130 evacuees.
**Most of these evacuees are special-needs children.**
Items needed are:
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Cleaning supplies
- Toiletries
Camp Liberty is located at 15719 AL-157, Vinemont, AL 35179.
DODGE CITY - When Hurricane Irma set its sights on Florida, wise Floridians set their sights on points north. As traffic began to stack up on northbound routes through Georgia, some decided to try their luck to the west. The really lucky ones, the blessed ones, have found their way to Cullman County this weekend.
On Saturday, the first reports...
The facade of Mae’s is almost finished, featuring a logo based on Linnie “Mae” Quick’s own handwriting (Mae's is named after Shane Quick's beloved grandmother). Photo courtesy Shane Quick
CULLMAN - Among the most anticipated happenings in the Warehouse District is the upcoming opening of Mae’s Food Hall, under development by local entrepreneur Shane Quick. The establishment, which will be...
Participants attached photos of lost loved ones to a memorial placard by the Depot Park fountain. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Any number of suicides should be considered too many, but the number in Cullman County is simply becoming unbearable. After a total of 15 suicides in all of 2016, the county had already seen 20 by the midway point...
CULLMAN - On Saturday, more than 100 motorcycle riders from multiple organizations descended on Cullman for the Sixth Annual Wounded Veterans Ride, a charity ride to support veterans’ causes. Starting at Freddie Day Catering’s parking lot, 108 motorcycles and their riders made a 74-mile route through Cullman and Morgan counties, escorted by deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. ...
Updated 9-10-17 12:56 a.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Hurricane Irma evacuees have been arriving at Cullman County's Gov. Guy Hunt Rest Stop on I-65 just north of the Dodge City exit. While The Tribune received several reports Saturday that some slept at the rest stop last night, volunteers are on the scene Saturday night, and area churches and other organizations and...
Cullman Electric Cooperative President and CEO, Grady Smith, right, addresses meeting attendees. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman Electric Cooperative held its 81st annual meeting at Northbrook Baptist Church Saturday morning and there were plenty of new positions to be filled, announcements to make and prizes to given out.
The meeting opened to guests at 8 a.m. with activities including...
CULLMAN - On the final installment of 2nd Fridays 2017, the First Avenue Special Events District faced stiff competition from high school football games all over the county; at least the organizers thought it would. By 6:30 p.m., streets were filled, and a steady stream of visitors wandered in and out of shops. Vintage and custom show cars lined...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Breedwell, Alisha Lynn, 35
failure to appear- fail to yield-from public road
failure to appear- liability insurance required
Dodd, Kimberly Dean, 33
failure to appear- third-degree criminal trespassing
Frost, Carla Marie, 44
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Huey, Angela...
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Prep School's new fall arts, crafts and music festival, the Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival, is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10, from on the campus of Saint Bernard Abbey and Prep School. The festival will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. An admission donation of $5 per person is requested.
“We...
CULLMAN - Plans for Oktoberfest 2017 are rounding out nicely, with a month to go. Last year’s event was the largest the city has seen, and members of the Oktoberfest Committee hope to see the record broken again. They shared the following with us.
Burgermeister
On Sept. 1, the Oktoberfest Committee announced the selection of John Dean to serve as 2017’s...
BIRMINGHAM – Cullman County is among those eligible for grant money to reclaim and develop abandoned coal mine land.
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Wednesday that up to $10 million in federal grant money is available to the Alabama Department of Labor Inspections Division Abandoned Mine Land Program (AML) for pilot projects with the potential to create...
Updated 9-8-17
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), Wallace State Community College, and automotive parts manufacturer REHAU will hold a reception on Sept. 12 at 11:30 a.m. in the Peggy Smith Conference Room at REHAU’s Cullman office to honor two graduates of the multi-agency joint venture Polymer Specialist Apprenticeship program.
CCBOE students Steven Ogle and Nathan Hannah recently...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Cloud, Jason Lynn, 39
prohibited res- residing with a minor- SORNA
Collins, Justin Blake, 24
probation violation- first-degree identity theft
probation violation- possession/use of credit/debit card (2 counts)
Dillard, Jeffery William, 41
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
writ of arrest- child support
Duke, Donna...
CULLMAN - The contract for Cullman Regional’s CEO, James Clements, has been extended for six years, according to Cullman Regional Board Chair Judy Butler-Patterson.
A press release issued by the hospital cited the hospital’s financial stability and growth since Clements came on board in 2014 as reasons for the extension.
In 2013, Cullman Regional’s operating losses topped $13 million over five...
VINEMONT – A Vinemont man was killed this morning in a single-vehicle crash, according to a statement from Alabama State Troopers.
Billy Wayne Wilbanks, 73, was killed when the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash occurred at 9 a.m. on County Road 1301, 1 mile...
BREMEN - A traffic stop on Wednesday led to the arrest of a Sipsey man. Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) deputies arrested Joe Benny Reese, 58, on County Road 109 near Bremen.
According to a media release from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), agents had the suspect’s vehicle stopped and knew the driver as Reese, who had active warrants....
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...
