PREP BASEBALL: Fairview’s Miller racks up 15 strikeouts in win over Good Hope, Thursday night scoring wrap-up
Jarrett Miller (19) allowed just 2 hits and racked up 15 strikeouts in Fairview's 2-0 win at Good Hope on Thursday. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Aggies traveled to Good Hope Thursday night for a pair of area matchups...
Pet of the Week: Have a Lap? You need to meet Bella!
CULLMAN - A little good news from the Cullman County Animal Shelter to kick things off: recently shared “Amelia Er” has been “hired” as an emotional support and therapy dog, and feline friend Moggie has been adopted too!
Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces the Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 21, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 18
assault; County Road 1139
violation of protection order; County Road 796
theft of property;...
Giving from the Heart
CULLMAN — Cullman Caring for Kids received a huge and most pleasant surprise as trucks and trailers full of canned goods arrived from a drive at West Elementary School on Tuesday. There was debate over whether the actual number of cans was 6,471 or...
Rallying around one another
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Rally’s in Cullman was closed Saturday afternoon without warning and the decision had left its 11 employees confused, hurt and struggling to make ends meet. Employees Storm Bryant, Thomas Williams and Jenny Bryant sat down Wednesday morning to explain their...
‘A perfect storm’
CULLMAN - “A perfect storm” is how Dr. Lavell Thrasher described the circumstances that led to a 3-2 vote by the Cullman City School Board to not renew Cullman Middle School principal Lane Hill’s contract. The board met Tuesday night for the first meeting...
ARCHERY: West Point High, Vinemont Middle, East Elementary place 1st at Cullman County Championships; full individual results
East Elementary posted a team score of 3122 to capture the elementary crown at this year's Cullman County Championships. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The 2019 Cullman County Archery Championships wrapped up at Fairview High School Wednesday afternoon and East Elementary...
Obituary: Hobert M. Scott
Hobert M. Scott, age 91, passed away on March 20, 2019 at his Hanceville residence. He was born on August 14, 1927 to Gordon and Beulah (Giles) Scott. Hobert was involved in construction work all of his adult life.
Hobert is survived by his wife...
Obituary: Robin Wilbanks
Robin Wilbanks, 62, of Garden City, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born April 26, 1956, to Ervin and Naomi Sims Wilbanks.
Mr. Wilbanks was a carpenter by trade. He was also a quiet and reserved man who respected the privacy of...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 20, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 20, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 16
duty upon striking an unattended vehicle; person;...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope softball field named in honor of Greg “Pooh” Owen
(photo courtesy of Dana Dunagan)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Feb. 25, 2019 is a day that will always be remembered in Good Hope sports history as Good Hope's softball field was dedicated and named in honor of Greg "Pooh" Owen and the Lady Raiders defeated...
Four of five School Tax Renewals pass by large margins; Arab district vote to be reviewed
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, four of the five school tax renewals that have stirred much local debate passed, renewing the one-mill and three-mill county-wide taxes, plus two of the three local district taxes. Of the 58,332 registered voters in the Cullman county, only...
County School Superintendent reveals “Project X,” talks school safety and facility improvements to come from new sales tax
CULLMAN - On Tuesday afternoon, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Shane Barnette revealed “Project X” as a multi-use sports and event venue to be located in Cullman, on Hwy 157 near its intersection with I-65. The facility will be located behind Warehouse...
County School Superintendent reveals “Project X,” talks school safety and facility improvements to come from new sales tax
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday afternoon, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Shane Barnette revealed “Project X” as a multi-use sports and event venue to be located in Cullman, on Alabama Highway 157 near its intersection with I-65. The facility will be located...
Obituary: Patricia “Patty” Ann Abbott Boyd
Patricia "Patty" Ann Abbott Boyd, 55, of Addison, entered into rest on Monday, March 18, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Boyd was born on November 20, 1963 in Haleyville, Alabama. She graduated from Addison High School in 1983. Patty was...
PREP SOCCER: West Point splits home matchups with Fairview, Tuesday night wrap-up
WEST POINT, Ala. – It was just a few days ago when the Lady Warriors and Lady Aggies last squared off against one another in the inaugural Cullman County Cup title game and tonight’s matchup was just as tight. West Point bounced back from...
Obituary: Inez Sams
Funeral services for Mrs. Inez Sams, 76, of Holly Pond, are Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Mark Jones and Bro. Neal Whited officiating, with interment in Holly Pond Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2019...
Roberta Gladys Venturella (Updated)
Roberta Gladys Venturella, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 94. Mrs. Venturella enjoyed gardening and working outside with her beautiful roses and other flowers. She was meticulous at keeping her house clean, she loved to cook and...
PREP SOFTBALL: Huge 5th inning lifts Good Hope to area win over Oneonta, Tuesday night wrap-up
Morgan Goodwin (20) finished with three hits and three RBIs for the Lady Raiders in their win over Oneonta on Tuesday. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Oneonta traveled to Good Hope to take on the Lady Raiders in an area...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point opens area play with 5-3 win over Lawrence County, Tuesday night wrap-up
Aubry Cleghorn (30) tossed six innings and collected six strikeouts in West Point's 5-3 win over Lawrence County on Tuesday. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT, Ala. – Area play began for the West Point Warriors Tuesday night and they opened things up...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 19, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 18
* Counterfeit $100; State of Alabama; 2nd...
West Point council welcomes Steve Link; contingency plan approved
West Point Mayor Gerald Schafer speaks to Town Attorney Dan Willingham at Monday night’s meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT- Ala. - The West Point Town Council met Monday for its first regularly scheduled meeting since appointing Councilman Gerald Schafer mayor following...
Cullman City Council: Rezoning hearing set for April 15; annual Spring Cleanup April 1-5
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council set a public hearing for April 15 for the rezoning of property located on Main Avenue Southwest and Morningside Drive Southwest from R-2 Residential District to R-4 Residential District, which would allow the development...
March 19, 2018 hailstorm: 1 year later
“Walter,” the hailstone preserved by Cullman Tribune reporter W.C. Mann, is the largest recorded stone in Alabama history, and the second largest ever officially recorded east of the Mississippi River.
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On March 19, 2018, Cullman County was struck by a hailstorm...
Voters will decide today on continuation of property tax allocation for schools
This image was sent from Cullman High School to parents on Monday morning.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County voters will head to the polls today, Tuesday, March 19, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. to vote on the continuation and renewal of an existing property tax allocation...
Garden City councilman voices displeasure with commission spending on Rock the South preparations
The Garden City Town Council (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - When Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew asked council members Monday night if they had any further comments, Mayor Pro-Tempore Scott Arnold addressed the topics of taxes and Rock the South.
Said...
Multi-sport indoor complex coming to southwest Cullman
Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan Anderson shows plans for the new sports complex at Monday night's Cullman City Council meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 3-18-19 at 10:01 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism Executive Director...
PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Dyer’s 14 strikeouts lift Hanceville over Locust Fork, Monday night scoring wrap-up
LOCUST FORK, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were on the road Monday night for a matchup with the Locust Fork Hornets and Mark Dyer had one of the best nights of his career on the mound. Dyer tossed all seven innings for the Bulldogs...
ARCHERY: Cullman High, Cullman Middle, Vinemont Elementary place 1st at Cullman County Regional
Cullman High School finished in first place at the Cullman County Regional with a total score of 3295. (photo courtesy of Coach Sarah Martin)
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Cullman County Regional officially wrapped up on Monday evening after being pushed back due to weather...
WSCC Athletics: Men’s tennis wins 4th straight match; men’s golf finishes runner-up at Goose Pond; baseball wins series
Wallace State’s Cody Maddox, left, and Anthony Lumpkin, earned All-Tournament recognition at the Ron Marshall Spring Fling Tournament at Goose Pond Colony in Scottsboro.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s 16th-ranked men’s tennis team has won four consecutive matches after notching a conference victory over Gadsden...
Wallace State hosting Carhartt Bassmaster College Series tour stop at Smith Lake March 21-23
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Wallace State’s BASS Fishing Club and the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting the next stop on Carhartt Bassmaster College Series circuit, welcoming college anglers to Cullman’s Smith Lake on March 21-23.
More than 100 college teams and 265 boats are expected...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 18, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 14
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of...
Hanceville enjoys 2nd annual Irish Festival
Tracy and Shawn Burgess were two of the colorful attendees at Saturday’s Hanceville Irish Heritage Festival. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second annual Hanceville Irish Heritage Festival was held Saturday. Organized by Hanceville Friends of the Festival, the event featured...
Schools, Chamber lobby for ‘yes’ votes in March 19 referendum
Image sent from Cullman High School to parents
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County voters can head to the polls tomorrow, Tuesday, March 19, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. to vote on the continuation and renewal of an existing property tax allocation for schools. The tax is not...
Deadline approaching for March Madness Golf Tournament registration
Wallace State’s Relay For Life Team is gearing up for its March 30 March Madness Golf Tournament at Cullman’s Cross Creek Golf Course. The event is a flighted two-person scramble with a couple’s division offering cash prizes. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with...
Cullman elementary students show off art in annual showcase
West Elementary third grader Avary Russo shows off her artwork Friday night at the Cullman Civic Center. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he...
2019 BASSMASTER CLASSIC: Cullman native Jesse Wiggins finishes 3rd at Bassmaster Classic
Jesse Wiggins sitting on the hot seat as the leader during Sunday's weigh-in at the Bassmaster Classic. (Photo courtesy of Josh Griffin)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After a slow Friday on the Tennessee River where he hauled in just 10 lbs., 11 oz., Cullman native Jesse...
Judge Kim Chaney talks internet safety for parents
Kim Chaney (W.C. Mann)
Our children are our nation’s most valuable assets. They represent the bright future of our country and hold our hopes for a better nation. Our children are also the most vulnerable members of our society. Protecting our children against the fear...
Wallace State hosting Fashion Show March 21 in recognition of National Women’s History Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Student Engagement and the Diversity Committee are hosting a Fashion Show on Thursday, March 21 at noon at the Burrow Center Recital Hall as the college recognizes National Women’s History Month.
The event is free and open to the public...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Blount County
The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt.
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, "The 67-County Alabama Garden Party," will spotlight...
GUEST EDITORIAL: Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell urges Congress to ratify USMCA trade agreement
Farming Feeds Alabama, but our state’s farmers also help feed the world.
That’s why the Alabama Farmers Federation is urging Congress to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement.
Canada and Mexico are our first and third largest export markets. This agreement not only preserves our partnership...
Obituary: Mary Roberts Wise Lambert
Mary Roberts Wise Lambert, 80, of Albertville, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019. She was born Nov. 21, 1938, to Earnest and Arvella Lemons Roberts.
Mary was a housekeeper by trade. She was employed by a local nursing home and spent many years cleaning...
Obituary: Harold Junior Harris
Harold Junior Harris was born on Aug. 10, 1955 and passed away on March 15, 2019 at the age of 63. Visitation will be March 23 at Moss Service Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Graveside service will follow at 2 p.m....
PREP SOFTBALL/BASEBALL: Lady Warriors fall in Smith Lake Classic Championship Game, Saturday scoring wrap-up
JASPER, Ala. – The Lady Warriors traveled to Jasper this weekend for a packed slate of softball action at this year’s Smith Lake Classic and punched their ticket to Saturday night’s championship game after knocking off Corner and Lamar County on Friday and Gordo,...
PREP TRACK/FIELD: Cullman Girls, Boys finish 2nd, 4th respectively at Cullman Invitational
Cullman's Cannon Trimble and St. Bernard's Joseph Arriaga comepte in the 1600-Meter Run at the Cullman Invitational Saturday morning. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s girls and boys track teams placed second and fourth respectively at this year’s Cullman Invitational after...
PREP SOCCER: Cullman knocks off Pell City at home 5-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – Pell City traveled to Cullman High School on Saturday for a matchup with the Lady Bearcats and the Lady Panthers were sent home with a 5-0 loss. Cullman got two goals from Abby Branham and a goal from Pia Murri, Ashlei...
PREP SOCCER: Aggies, Lady Aggies capture inaugural Cullman County Cup Championships
The Aggies and Lady Aggies knocked off Good Hope and West Point respectively to win Saturday's inaugural Cullman County Cup. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. – Heritage Park was the site for this year’s inaugural Cullman County Cup and the field was...
Tribune Column: Fishing with Tim
I want to start off by introducing myself. I am an avid outdoorsman, a tournament angler and a high school fishing coach. I have fished all my life, and even though I fish professional tournaments such as FLW and BASS, I have never considered...
The touchy subject of taxes
I am fortunate to work in a school system whose community voted to keep a local tax to improve schools. I am also fortunate to live in a community that has supported an ad valorem tax for the past 60 years. This tax has...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Teachers, Principal of the Month: Michelle Pender, April Hays, Chris Chambers
(Left) April Hays (front row, second from right) is so attached to her students that, when we brought her out to see her Nissan Rogue, she brought them with her. (Center) Michelle Pender checks out the 2019 Nissan Rogue she’ll be driving for the...
CCBOE recognizes students, faculty; personnel changes
West Point Intermediate School’s Sonia Eady, left, pictured with Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, received a CCBOE e5 Exceptional Service Award. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) opened its meeting with recognitions of...
5 area bands receive all Superior ratings at Music Performance Assessments
The Hanceville High School Concert Band was one of five in Cullman County to receive all Superior ratings at its Music Performance Assessment. (contributed)
CULLMAN, Ala. - When football season is over and high school bands pack up their marching equipment, the focus shifts to...
Obituary: Genora Brown
Funeral Service for Genora Brown, age 85, of Bremen, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ives Harris, Ray Bridgmon, and Bobby Waddle officiating; interment in Johnson Grove Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Cordis Edward Brannan
Funeral Service for Cordis Edward Brannan, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Samuel Tucker, Keith Hawkins, and Jim Gore officiating; interment in Welti Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
Obituary: Helen L. Stephens
Helen L. Stephens was born on Dec. 1, 1941 and passed away on March 14, 2019.
PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Good Hope tops J.B. Pennington at home, Lady Warriors win pair on the road, Friday night scoring wrap-up
Bailey Quick got the start for the Raiders and held J.B. Pennington scoreless for six innings, giving him his second win of the season on the mound. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Raiders hosted J.B. Pennington for a Friday...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sen. Garlan Gudger: ‘Why I support the Rebuild Alabama Plan’
Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman is seen here with supporters in Cullman on June 5, 2018. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey signed the Rebuild Alabama plan (House Bill 2) into law—understandably, this measure to increase Alabama’s investment in infrastructure has received a...
Man indicted for murder in July 2018 slaying in New Canaan
Kenneth Don Malone (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kenneth Don Malone, 58, of Guntersville was indicted in February for murder in the shooting death of Joshua Adam White, 35, also of Guntersville. The shooting happened on Monday, July 16, 2018 at a residence...
(Update) NWS: EF1 tornado with 105 mph winds caused damage in White City, Holly Pond
A mangled tree is seen in front of a damaged home on County Road 617 in White City on Friday, March 15, 2019. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Weather Service (NWS) on Friday determined that it was an EF1...
Cullman commission declares state of emergency for storm cleanup
The Cullman County Commission met Friday in a special session to declare a state of emergency. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Friday declared a state of emergency due to damages to property from severe storms, a...
Cullman man charged with trafficking; 41 grams of meth, 5 grams of heroin seized
Johnny Wayne Johnson (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man has been charged with trafficking after Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies allegedly recovered approximately 41 grams of methamphetamine, almost 5 grams of heroin, marijuana and other drug paraphernalia during a search of his...
NWS: EF1 tornado with 105 mph winds caused damage in White City, Holly Pond
An uprooted tree is seen on County Road 617 in White City Thursday, March 14, 2019. (Gary McGriff for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 3-15-19 4:39 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Weather Service (NWS) on Friday determined that it was an EF1 tornado with peak winds...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Bryan wins low medalist as women’s golf captures Jeff State Invite title; Tennis and baseball updates
Wallace State's Women's Golf Team finished in first place at the Jefferson State Invitational and sophomore Michaela Bryan captured her fourth career individual low medalist honor at Wallace State with a 15-over par 159. (photo courtesy of Russell Moore)
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s women’s golf team...
Cullman County’s Grahem Meharg named Alfa Insurance Agent of the Year for Alabama
From left are District Manager Nicky Suggs; Executive Vice President of Marketing Al Dees; Agent Grahem Meharg and his wife, Tara; Alfa Insurance President Jimmy Parnell; and Senior Vice President of Marketing for North Alabama Tim Timmons.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alfa Insurance Agent Grahem Meharg...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 15, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 12
third-degree criminal trespassing; City of Cullman;...
Cullman High pageant winners
(Left) Lauren Grace Evans, 2019 Fair Queen Representative and (right) Kylie Hawkins, 2018-2019 Miss Southerner (Cullman High School)
Cullman High School wishes to congratulate the following winners from our 2018-2019 Miss Southerner Pageant and 2019 Fair Queen Representative Pageant.
2018-2019 Miss Southerner - Kylie Hawkins
Miss Southerner...
White City voting precinct moved to Johnson’s Crossing Volunteer Fire Department
The roof was torn off the White City Community Center during a storm Thursday evening. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
WHITE CITY, Ala.- White City's voting precinct has been moved to the Johnson's Crossing Volunteer Fire Department, the Cullman County Commission decided during an...
Ivey awards grant to help victims of abuse, violent crime through support dogs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $700,000 grant for a new way to help victims of sexual abuse and violent crime better cope with the fallout and the anxieties that can come with criminal justice proceedings.
The Office of Prosecution Services is...
LOCAL: Vinemont 1 of 13 schools to receive AED device from NFHS
AHSAA Director of Publications Kim Vickers presents Vinemont High School Assistant Principal Todd Johnson with the new AED device in Montgomery Thursday morning. (photo courtesy of Todd Johnson)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Vinemont High School Assistant Principal Todd Johnson made the trip to the Alabama High...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 14, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 11
menacing; CR 609
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle; CR 222
criminal...
Damage as storms roll through area; commission calls emergency meeting
This home and property on County Road 617 in White City were damaged in a severe storm on Thursday. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
WHITE CITY, Ala. - Severe storms rolled through the state Thursday afternoon, and the community of White City in Cullman...
Commemorative Bicentennial bourbon sells out in minutes at Cullman ABC Store
(left) This commemorative Alabama Bicentennial Blanton’s single barrel bourbon with custom gift box was one of 18 sold today at the Cullman ABC Store. The special bourbon was only available in 10 stores across the state. (right) Two single barrels were chosen for the...
Suspects arrested in Cullman Woodforest National Bank robbery
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people have been arrested in connection with the March 1, 2019 robbery of the Woodforest National Bank in Cullman.
The Cullman Police Department (CPD) said one of the suspects was apprehended in Mississippi and the other is Kentucky.
"The case is still...
St. Patrick’s celebration this Saturday in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s inaugural St. Patrick’s Celebration will take place this Saturday, March 16, with multiple events happening throughout the city.
The day’s festivities will kick off at East Elementary with the PTO’s Shamrock Shuffle 5K/1-Mile Color Run. Participants can register up to 30...
Willoughby Roofing & Sheet Metal relocating to Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - Willoughby Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. is relocating to South Vinemont from the city of Cullman. The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night approved a 10-year tax abatement for the company, which is currently located in south Cullman on Old Hanceville...
PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: West Point edges Springville in extra innings, Good Hope tops Brewer at home, Wednesday night scoring wrap-up
Rylan Jones (5) recorded three of West Point's five hits during its win over Springville Wednesday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Springville Tigers made the trip to West Point Wednesday night for a matchup with the Warriors and...
Obituary: Elizabeth Ward
Elizabeth Ward, 77, of Double Springs, entered into rest on March 13, 2019 at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham, surrounded by her loved ones.
Elizabeth was born on Sept. 13, 1941.
A full obituary will be available on Thursday.
Obituary: Bruce Dustin Sutherland
Bruce Dustin Sutherland
Aug. 29, 1980 - March 12, 2019
Complete arrangements and obituary information will be announced Thursday afternoon.
Obituary: Doug Johnston
Funeral services for Mr. Doug Johnston, 81, of Fairview will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Concord Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Pastor Jack Holbrooks officiating,
Doug was born on April 28, 1931 to the...
Obituary: Allan Brent Harbison
Allan Brent Harbison, 65 of Arley, Alabama entered into rest on March 11, 2019 at Princeton Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama, surrounded by his loved ones.
Mr. Harbison was born on May 9, 1953 in Jasper, Alabama. He graduated from Meek High School in 1971...
5 arrested, 24 grams meth seized by Cullman Sheriff’s deputies
Clockwise, from top left: Christopher Lee Carter, Dustin Michael Edward Jenkins, Frank Scott Lang, Kara Beth Griffin and Kimberly Roshell (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Five people were arrested in Vinemont Wednesday after a traffic stop resulted in the discovery of approximately 24...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 13, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 10
theft of property, second-degree criminal mischief;...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles standouts Hill and Crider selected as Miss Basketball, 2A Player of the Year finalists
Cold Springs' Elizabeth Hill (left) and Camryn Crider (right) both finished as finalists for the 2A Girls Player of the Year and Miss Basketball after phenomenal seasons. (Photos by Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cold Springs' Camryn Crider and Elizabeth Hill...
Cullman County farmers discuss national policy in Washington
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, met with constituents during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s biennial Washington Legislative Conference in the nation’s capital March 5-7. During breakfast meetings, farmers and their congressman discussed issues of local and national relevance. Aderholt is pictured with Cullman County Farmers...
Wallace State’s Career Services hosting Job Fair Thursday, March 14
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Career Services is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Peinhardt Conference Center inside the Center for Science and Nursing.
Job Fair exhibitors include health services corporations, multiple law enforcement agencies...
Colony storm shelter ready for use; history, heritage programs planned
Colony Councilman Sam Ashford takes visitors on a tour of the town’s newly-completed community storm shelter Tuesday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY, Ala. - It was a light agenda for the Colony Town Council meeting Tuesday evening, but it just gave the...
PREP SOCCER: Fairview collects pair of road wins over Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Good Hope Tuesday night for a pair of varsity soccer matchups and went home with a pair of wins. The Lady Aggies defeated the Lady Raiders 4-0 and the Aggies edged out Good Hope in the boy’s...
PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Good Hope routs Lady Aggies at home, Diestelow’s no-hitter lifts West Point over Danville, Tuesday night scoring wrap-up
The Lady Raiders huddle up before taking the field during their 11-0 win over Fairview on Tuesday. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Fairview traveled to Good Hope Tuesday afternoon for a matchup against the Lady Raiders and the home team...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 12, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 11
harassing communications; person; 4th Ave. SE
third-degree...
Commission sets $10.25 minimum wage for County employees after controversial raise; Rock the South parking and traffic plan unveiled
Darrell Skipper of Skipper Consulting talks about proposed parking areas around the new Rock the South location at Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the wake of Monday’s controversial revelation that Cullman County Engineer John Lang...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State baseball sweeps Calhoun to open ACCC action; No. 9 WSCC softball improves to 25-3
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s baseball team opened conference play with a four-game sweep against Calhoun over the weekend. The Lions’ pitching staff set the tone during the entire series.
Sophomore Garrett Brown and freshman Jerry Dale Bowman each recorded complete-game wins in the opening...
County Commission approves new half-cent sales tax to benefit Cullman County Schools
Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette addresses the Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 3-12-19 12:50 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission voted Tuesday morning to approve a new half-cent sales tax to benefit Cullman County Schools....
Good Hope talks proactive plan for future of sewer system
Living Water Services President Grady Parsons addresses the Good Hope City Council Monday night. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The city’s sewer system was the main topic at the Good Hope City Council meeting Monday night. Living Water Services President...
West Point Middle School tops county math tournament
West Point Middle School was the overall winner of the Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament at Wallace State. (Photo courtesy Kimberly Lindsey, CCBOE)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - West Point Middle School proved that its academic team talents extend beyond perennial scholars’ bowl dominance, taking the...
Irish Heritage Festival this Saturday in Hanceville
Hanceville’s second annual Irish Heritage Festival is this Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Put on your dancing shoes (and don’t forget to wear green!) for Hanceville’s second annual Irish Heritage Festival this Saturday, March 16 from...
Roll into some fun with the Cullman Senior Bowling League
Siblings Marcia Tillman, “High Pockets” Drummond and Janet Jean enjoy a laugh Thursday at the Cullman Bowling Center. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - With just a few weeks left in its winter bowling season, the Cullman Senior Bowling League welcomes anyone...
Movie Review: Character flaws keep ‘Captain Marvel’ from fully taking flight; Griffin’s score 7/10
“Captain Marvel” is written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck and stars Brie Larson as the titular new addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Larson is joined by a familiar face from the MCU, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury. Since...
Obituary: Inez Gertrude Kingsley
Inez G. (she always said G. stood for “Gorgeous”, but her middle name was Gertrude!) Kingsley went home to God in Heaven on March 11, 2019 after over 86 years of a very good and generous life. Her funeral will be held at Sacred...
Obituary: Michael Robert Hollis
Memorial Service for Michael Robert Hollis, age 61, of Decatur, will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at First Church of the Nazarene in Hartselle with Rev. Virgel Crisp officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hollis passed away...
Obituary: Sandra Knight Goodwin
Sandra Knight Goodwin, 52, of Holly Pond, passed away March 10, 2019. She was born March 21, 1966, to Ted G.B. Knight and Norma Bradley Morris.
Ms. Goodwin is preceded in death by her father, Ted G.B. Knight; and brothers, Ted Dewayne Knight and Mark...
