Wallace State health programs offering new options, curriculum changes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Three health programs at Wallace State Community College are making changes to expand their offerings or altering the curriculum to offer students more options to enter the workforce, to specialize in specific areas in their chosen field or to decrease the...
Sons of Confederate Veterans welcome members
Left to right: Dan Willingham (who received his life membership), Camp Chaplain Steve Bryan, Hank Murphree (who received his membership certificate), John Burt (who received his membership certificate) and Camp Commander Wayne Willingham (Courtesy of Charity Freeman)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thomas Jefferson Denney Camp 1442,...
PREP SOCCER: Good Hope splits first home games of the season
The Raiders huddle up during their 2-1 win over St. Bernard Tuesday night. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope's first home games of the season came against St. Bernard, a team it played to open its season, and the...
St. Bernard students inducted into National Honor Society
Front row (l-r): Jay Kim, Caleb Norman, Daniel Campos, Justin Anders, Samantha Stefani and Sara Barck; second row (l-r): David DeJesus, Liz Medina, Alex Lewis, Anna Guthery, Kathleen George, Jackelyn Arteaga, Marianee Pichardo and Isabella Warden; third row (l-r): Eliajah Loyd, Chloe Tombo and Connor Berry; back...
Commission celebrates Stony Lonesome’s 10th anniversary
Stony Lonesome OHV Park employees Haley Briscoe and Kassy Ashley were given special plaques in appreciation for their dedication shown to the park. The two have been employed at the park since the day it opened in March 2009. (Christy Perry for The Cullman...
Community with Carol: Ross Harrison of Sacred Heart School, part 2
Ross Harrison, left, with Carol Berry, right (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune)
This week on Community with Carol, I continued my interview with Ross Harrison, the PTO president at Sacred Heart School. The history that Sacred Heart has in our community was too much...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville comes back to beat J.B. Pennington, Warriors split games with Etowah, Tuesday wrap-up
Hanceville 12 – J.B. Pennington 11
The Bulldogs trailed J.B. Pennington by three runs going into the bottom of the seventh but some patient at bats helped Hanceville come back and win it 12-11.
The Tigers took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman falls at home to Curry, Good Hope routs Addison, Tuesday night wrap-up
Alex Stansell (24) connects with an RBI single during Cullman's 6-5 loss to Curry on Tuesday. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats opened up the 2019 season at home Tuesday night with a matchup against Curry and Cullman came...
CDC students selling hand-crafted art at Ashley Mercantile
Front, center: Hunter Cason; front, left to right: Trey Herschehahn, Kayla Harbison and Cameron White; back, left to right: Alex McCracken, Dawson Oden, Sebastian Simpson and Nicholas Ard. Not pictured are teacher Stacey Ziegenbein and Aide Cathy Screws. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN,...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 26, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 26, 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
Feb. 25
harassing communications; person
first-degree theft of property; Cullman...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs gearing up for showdown against Fyffe in 2A State Title Game
The Cold Springs Lady Eagles will take on Fyffe Friday morning at 9 a.m. in the Class 2A Girls State Championship Game. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the first time since 2009, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles are back in...
ALERT: Planned power outage in Holly Pond Tuesday night
ATTENTION CULLMAN ELECTRIC CO-OP MEMBERS IN HOLLY POND
Cullman Electric Co-op members in Holly Pond will experience a short power outage starting at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 while crews make necessary repairs at the Holly Pond substation. The planned outage will last between 1...
Cullman Lions Club gearing up for annual Fish and Ham Dinner March 9
Lions and Leos fix plates and load to-go boxes during the 2018 Fish and Ham Dinner. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN, Ala. - When 1970-71 Cullman Lions Club President Clomar Pruett proposed the creation of a fundraising dinner, he probably didn’t know how far it...
Wallace State coach Dan York passes away at 68
Dan York (Wallace State Community College)
Editor's note: This story has been updated. Mr. York was born on March 14, 1950, not Feb. 14, 1950 as originally recorded by the funeral home. Mr. York passed away at the age of 68, not 69.
CULLMAN, Ala. -...
Cullman City Council honors Firefighter, EMT of the Year
Engineer Neville Franks, left, was named the Firefighter of the Year for 2018. Firefighter Joel Sims was named Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) of the Year for 2018. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 2-26-19 7:38 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue joined the Cullman...
Vinemont family says LVAD vest comes with unexpected consequences
Jimmy Reeves has a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). The external components of the LVAD are kept in a vest that Reeves must wear at all times. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT, Ala. - When Jimmy Reeves said when he received his left...
Obituary: Donna Trichler Meihls
Donna Trichler Meihls, 72 of Fairhope, passed away on Monday, Feb.18, 2019.
Donna loved music and she was an avid reader; she loved biographies by well-known historians. In high school, she excelled in speech tournaments specializing in debate for the team, she played field hockey...
Obituary: Charles Lee Martin
Graveside services for Charles Lee Martin, 81, are Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Roswell Creek Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Rick and Kim Williams officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Obituary: Hilda O. Carr
Funeral service for Hilda O. Carr, 77, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Carr entered into eternity on Feb. 21, 2019. She...
Obituary: Hugh Max Graves
Funeral services for Hugh Max Graves, 83, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Reverends Randall Waldrep and John McCoy officiating, burial with military honors will follow at the Garden City Cemetery.
The son...
Obituary: Keith Lamar Moore
Keith Lamar Moore passed away on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 at the age of 81. Mr. Moore was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending quality time with his family. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Cullman and served...
Obituary: Emily Bonita Rodgers
Emily Bonita Rodgers of Cullman passed away Feb. 24, 2019 at the age of 44. She was born in Cullman June 6, 1974 to Doyle Lee and Doris Ann Sterling Rodgers. She is preceded in death by her father and a daughter, Kazia Young.
Funeral...
Obituary: Nellie C. Whitman Garrison
Nellie C. Whitman Garrison, 96, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Feb. 24, 2019 at Haleyville Health and Care Center with her loved ones at her side.
Mrs. Garrison was born on Oct. 28, 1922, in Lincoln, Alabama. She was a member of Frost Chapel...
Obituary: Dan Burnham York
Mr. Dan Burnham York of Cullman, Alabama passed away Feb. 25, 2019 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Joe York, and his grandson, John Clinton Hollingsworth. He was born on March 14, 1950.
He is survived by his mother,...
PREP BASEBALL: Monday night wrap-up; Fairview defeats Brewer on the road, Hanceville knocks off Good Hope
SOMERVILLE, Ala. - Baseball season began today for Fairview and the Aggies are off to a 1-0 start after topping Brewer on the road 7-4. Dayne Black got the start on the mound for Fairview and tossed five scoreless innings, allowing just one hit...
PREP SOFTBALL: Monday night wrap-up; Good Hope tops Holly Pond, West Point handles East Lawrence on the road
TRINITY, Ala. - The Lady Warriors opened up the 2019 season at East Lawrence Monday night and went home with a 6-1 victory. Carlie Wilkins went the distance for West Point, tossing seven innings and allowing just one run on seven hits. Wilkins also...
AHSAA FINAL 4: Cold Springs advances to Class 2A State Championship Game with 52-36 win over G.W. Long
Elizabeth Hill (3) led the Lady Eagles with 16 points in their 52-36 win over G.W. Long Monday afternoon. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Cold Springs made its way to Birmingham’s Legacy Arena at the BJCC Monday afternoon for a final...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 25, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 21
unlawful possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 91
theft of property; Hwy....
WSCC Alumni Association plans June tour of Outer Banks and Colonial Williamsburg
A visit to the Wright Brothers Museum in Kitty Hawk is on the agenda for the June 2-9 trip to the Outer Banks and Colonial Virginia. (Outer Banks Visitors Bureau www.outerbanks.org)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Anyone who has ever wanted to see the wild horses that...
Jacobs proclaims March 1 ‘Go Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day’ in Cullman
Pictured, left to right, are Amanda Hanners, Kris Thompson, Helen Allen, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Emily Corbett and Gary Cornelius. (City of Cullman)
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed March 1, 2019 “Go Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day” in Cullman. On...
ACT prep classes offered by WSCC Alumni Association March 5, 12
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students who will be taking the ACT in April have the opportunity to gets tips and study guides for the college entrance exam during two classes offered by the Wallace State Community College Alumni Association.
The Alumni Association is holding two Preparing...
Kathy Wilson reports from Rescue Innocence Project Gala
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson with husband Dale Wilson at the Rescue Innocence Project Gala Thursday evening in Birmingham (contributed)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Kathy Wilson, chairperson of the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force, attended the second annual Rescue Innocence Project...
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo laid to rest
A Confederate Color Guard honored Kenneth Kilgo at his funeral service Sunday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo was laid to rest on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. Kilgo passed away on...
ARCHERY: Vinemont Elementary, Cullman Middle win North Alabama Pre-Regional Warm-Up; Marshall County Tournament recap
A huge field of local archery squads competed at this weekend's North Alabama Pre-Regional Warm-Up at Cullman High School. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. – A field packed with local archery squads fought through the rain to compete at this year’s North...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Monroe 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...
A SWELL time at Vinemont Elementary
Vinemont Elementary School students react after seeing how easily germs are spread. The activity was part of the SWELL program put on by Wallace State Community College nursing students Thursday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT, Ala. - Wallace State Community College nursing students...
Merchants Bank welcomes veteran banker Samuel McCord
Samuel McCord
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Board of Directors of Merchants Bank of Alabama is pleased to announce the addition of Samuel McCord, vice president/loan officer to its lending staff.
McCord comes to the bank from Marshall County, with a lending background in agricultural and commercial...
Colony hosts Cullman County Democrats, sees big turnout
Former Colony Mayor Earlene Johnson shared the story of Sojourner Truth and talked about why she is a member of the Democratic Party Saturday at the Colony Educational Complex. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY, Ala. - On Saturday morning, the Town of Colony...
WWII veteran surprised with 4 medals in West Point
Warrant Officer Skip Griffin, left, with World War II veteran Henry Hardie Cornett, right, show the four medals Cornett was given Saturday night in West Point. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT, Ala. - Henry Hardie Cornett was surprised by family and friends...
Obituary: Billie R. Lee
Billie R. Lee, 86, of Addison passed away on Feb. 23, 2019 at her home.
She was born on May 24, 1932 in Dandridge, TN. Ms. Lee spent 25 years teaching home economics at Addison High School. She loved teaching, cooking, sewing, painting, ceramics, traveling,...
Obituary: Rudolph Scott Barton
Rudolph Scott Barton, 46, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Feb. 22, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center surrounded by loving family.
Mr. Barton was born on July 9, 1972, in Haleyville. Scott was a member of Heritage Missionary Baptist Church for 5 years. He...
Obituary: Jeweldean Parris
Jeweldean Parris, 88, of the Helicon community, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 22, 2019.
She was born on March 14, 1930 in Helicon. Mrs. Parris was a lifetime member of Liberty Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019...
Obituary: Katherine Louise Hibbs
Katherine Louise Hibbs was born May 30, 1928 to J.H. 'Hobb' and Eula Mae Adams ain Portersville, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Gail Jolly; siblings, Gene Adams, Fred Adams, Barbara Huffstutler and Lucille Westmoreland.
She is survived by her children;...
Ivey issues State of Emergency due to flooding and potential severe weather
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (file photo courtesy of Governor's Office, Sydney A. Foster)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, for several Alabama counties due to flooding caused by heavy rains...
St. Andrews Youth Group opens free food pantry in southwest Cullman
The St. Andrews United Methodist Church Youth’s Free Food Pantry is at the corner of Main Avenue and Sixth Street Southwest in Cullman. It is located in the north parking lot of the church. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - A free...
6 arrested on drug charges in 4 separate incidents in Cullman
Top row, left to right: Christian Davis Barnett, Lisa Diane Wise and Billy Leon Williams, Jr.; Bottom row, left to right: Ashley Denise Moore, Ben Cody Scruggs and Courtney Lamar Copes (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU)...
Bomb threat made at Five Below in Cullman a false alarm
The Five Below store in the Cullman Shopping Center is in the former Hancock Fabrics location. / MRP file photo from July 2017
CULLMAN, Ala. - A bomb threat called in threatening the Five Below store in the Cullman Shopping Center on Saturday turned out...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State’s men’s basketball clinches ACCC North Division championship
Wallace State's Markise Davis (1) threads through the lane against Bevill State defenders. (Photo Courtesy of Russell Moore)
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s men’s basketball team has clinched the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) North Division championship.
The Lions secured the regular season title with a 66-57...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats split Saturday doubleheader against Spanish Fort and Hillcrest
Ben Hollis rounds the bases after a home run in the top of the third of Cullman's 8-7 loss to Hillcrest. (Photo courtesy of Jerome Lambert)
SPANISH FORT, Ala. - Cullman hit the field for a doubleheader Saturday morning against Spanish Fort and Hillcrest and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs gearing up for Final 4 showdown against G.W. Long
The Lady Eagles and head coach Tammy West celebrate after defeating Red Bay in the Northwest Regional title game and advancing to the state semifinals. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Playing in Birmingham is nothing new for Cold Springs head coach...
Cullman County Veterans Treatment Court seeking mentors
Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas, VFW Post 2214 Commander Will Harris and District Judge Rusty Turner are leading the drive to establish a Veterans Treatment Court in Cullman County. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN, Ala. - In their continuing efforts to establish a Veterans Treatment Court...
CATA Precision Machining students sign with Wallace State
Caleb Schmale (center) and Garrett Smith (right), along with Garrett Evans and Jonah Moss (not pictured), joined students from other systems signing with Wallace State’s Machine Tool Technology program during Thursday's National CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day. (Photo courtesy Tim White/CATA)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -...
Obituary: Janie Brossow
Funeral services for Janie Brossow, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends at the Hanceville Funeral Home beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. Mrs. Brossow passed on February 22...
Obituary: Charles Henry Knighten
Graveside services for Charles Henry Knighten, 79, of Gardendale, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 at Garden City Cemetery, Reverends Philip Vaughn and William Vaughn officiating. Hanceville Funeral Home directing. Mr. Knighten’s family will receive friends at the funeral home...
Holly Pond Lions Club Beans ‘n Greens Supper- Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Lions Clubhouse
Holly Pond Lions Club Beans ‘n Greens Supper- Saturday, Feb. 23
The Holly Pond Lions Club will host a Beans 'n Greens Supper at its clubhouse on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. Pintos, great (white) northerns, greens and all the trimmings for...
4th Annual Cullman EMS 911 Chili Cook-Off-Saturday, Feb. 23 at Desperation Church
4th Annual Cullman EMS 911 Chili Cook-Off-Saturday, Feb. 23
Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS is hosting its fourth annual 911 Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with all proceeds benefiting The Link of Cullman County. The registration fee for entering...
Cullman County Democrats Monthly Meeting- Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Colony Educational Complex
Cullman County Democrats Monthly Meeting- Saturday, Feb. 23
Please join us as we hold our February meeting at the Colony Educational Complex in honor of Black History Month, featuring Mrs. Earline Johnson. This month also begins our series of educational programs geared toward serving the...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman scores 3 runs in the 7th to knock off Fairhope on the road
Peyton Colvard got the start and tossed four scoreless innings for Cullman in its 8-5 win at Fairhope on a foggy Friday night. (Photo courtesy of Jerome Lambert)
FAIRHOPE, Ala. – Cullman made the long drive down to Fairhope to start a weekend full of...
(Updated) Former AL Senate Majority Leader Zeb Little allegedly stole more than $25K from client trust funds
Zeb Little (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
MONTOMERY, Ala. – Former Alabama Senate Majority Leader Zeb Little, 50, turned himself in Thursday in Cullman after being indicted by a Cullman County grand jury on three counts of first-degree felony theft of property. Cullman Police Department...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 22, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents reported.
Arrests
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Feb. 20
third-degree burglary; person; CR 715; misc.; $2,610
Feb....
Community Note: Happy Birthday Feltus and Faye Nell McGriff!
Feltus McGriff turns 90 during the month of February. Here he is with his bride of 70 years, Faye Nell McGriff, who turns 39 (again) in the month of February, also.
Submit community notes to robin@cullmansense.com or wendy@cullmantribune.com.
Cullman Area Technology Academy showcases programs at annual open house
Senior Brody Montgomery demonstrates welding at the Cullman Area Technology Academy Open House Thursday night. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT, Ala. - Faculty, staff and students at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA, still known to many as the Career Center) braved the...
Obituary: Liam Connan Hampton
Liam Connan Hampton, 3 months, of Nauvoo, Alabama entered into rest on Feb. 20, 2019 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama.
Liam was born on Nov. 18, 2018, at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama. He was a huge Momma’s boy and...
Former AL Senate Majority Leader Zeb Little indicted on 3 counts of theft in Cullman County
Zeb Little (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2019/02/22/updated-former-al-senate-majority-leader-zeb-little-allegedly-stole-more-25k
Updated 2-22-19 at 1:51 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Alabama Senate Majority Leader Zeb Little, 50, turned himself in today in Cullman after being indicted by a Cullman County grand jury on three counts of first-degree theft.
Little, of...
Obituary: Joe Yeager Brindley
Funeral services for Joe Yeager Brindley, 87, will be Saturday Feb. 23, 2019 at Moss Service Funeral Home in Cullman, Ala. A viewing begins at 10:30 a.m. with service at noon. Burial will follow at Cullman City Cemetery.
Joe passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, in...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Cheatham
Funeral services for Jerry Wayne Cheatham, 85, of Cullman are Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home; Rev. Larry Brown officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Interment in Fellowship Cemetery at a later...
Obituary: Josh Timothy Pinkard
Josh Timothy Pinkard, 37, of Aurora, Illinois, walked into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Feb. 15, 2019. Josh served the Lord faithfully with his wife and children. He was an unbelievable man – a loving husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin,...
Obituary: Larry Eugene Wilkins
Larry Eugene Wilkins, of Bremen, passed away Feb. 21, 2019 at the age of 61. He was born in Cullman May 9, 1957.
He is preceded in death by his father Eugene Wilkins.
Funeral services are Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 at Moss Funeral Home Chapel at...
Obituary: Joyce McAnnally Casey
Graveside services for Joyce McAnnally Casey, 79, of Decatur will be 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 at Garden City Cemetery. Hanceville Funeral Home directing.
Her family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Mrs. Casey passed...
Obituary: Jettie A. Pope White
Jettie A. Pope White, 88, passed away peacefully at The Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center on Feb. 20, 2019, after an extended illness. Jettie was born on April 15, 1930, in Leon, Kentucky, to Ellis and Pearlie Jane (McDowell) Pope.
Jettie was one of 12...
Cullman celebrates 31 years as ‘Tree City USA’; poster winners recognized
Arbor Day Poster Contest winners pose for a photo with Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and members of the Cullman Tree Commission, Alabama Forestry Commission and 4H Thursday at Cullman City Hall. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday morning, Cullman Mayor...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview falls to Anniston 50-27 in Northeast Regional Finals
Molly McKelvy (32) sprints past Anniston's Anna Garrett (10) during Fairview's loss to the Lady Bulldogs on Thursday. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
JACKSONVILLE. Ala. – After knocking off Cherokee County in the semi-final round, Fairview made the trip back to Jacksonville Thursday for...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 21, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 18
domestic violence; CR 1742
criminal mischief; CR 1508
domestic violence; CR 1237
possession of drug paraphernalia;...
Wallace State’s Electronics Technology launches Alabama F.A.M.E. program chapter
Left to right: Art Rousseau, Alabama Community College Conference director of career and technical education; Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics; and Wallace State Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges speak at Wallace State’s F.A.M.E. kick-off luncheon.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Electronics...
Dance Alabama! coming to Welti Elementary on Friday
Photo courtesy Dance Alabama!
WELTI, Ala. - The University of Alabama’s Dance Alabama! troupe will perform for students at Welti Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. The performance is funded by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts. Welti...
Service details announced for Aurora victim Josh Pinkard
A family photo of Josh Pinkard, his wife Terra and their three children (contributed)
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond native Josh Pinkard, a victim in the Feb. 15 workplace shooting in Aurora, Illinois, will be laid to rest in his home state. According to...
(Updated) Major League Fishing coming to Cullman, Smith Lake
Members of area school fishing teams posed for pictures with pro fishermen and representatives of Major League Fishing, along with local officials, after Monday’s announcement. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - In front of a standing-room-only crowd Wednesday morning at Cullman City...
Severe Weather Sales Tax Holiday this Friday through Sunday
Photo courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – From Friday, Feb. 22, to Sunday, Feb. 24, Alabama will observe its eighth annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama Retail Association encourages Alabamians to restock emergency supplies in homes, workplaces and vehicles during this three-day...
Always Reforming: Dysfunctions and decline
Last week we focused on assessment and why that process is so important. Assessment informs a local church of the true condition of ministry. It answers the question – “Are we making disciples fully formed in the image of Christ in character and conduct?'...
Always Reforming: Courage
This is the second in a series of five. In this article we focus on Courage. Perhaps a quote from the well-known exchange in “The Wizard of Oz” provides insight into this quality. Listen in as Dorothy challenges the Cowardly Lion.
Dorothy: My goodness, what a fuss...
Always Reforming: Tenacity
This is the fifth in a series of five. Our focus today is tenacity. Caleb has long been one of my favorite biblical personages. I marvel at his TENACITY. He made the right decisions. He trusted God. He obeyed. He also endured 40 years in the wilderness...
Always Reforming: Loyalty
This is the fourth in a series of five. The average pastoral tenure is three-and-a-half to four years. True loyalty is developed over time and is tested by a variety of circumstances. How loyal are you and how loyal are those you consider trusted...
Obituary: Amanda “Mandy” Elizabeth Ingalls Warren Woolard
Amanda “Mandy” Elizabeth Ingalls Warren Woolard lived a vibrant life for 89 years. She went to be with our Heavenly Father on Feb. 18, 2019. She enjoyed telling others about Jesus and how she loved him with all of her heart. Amanda spent her...
Obituary: Greg Patterson
Funeral services for Greg Patterson, age 56, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Chris Hunter and Bruce Massey officiating; burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr....
Obituary: Kenneth Denoy Kilgo
Funeral services for Kenneth Denoy Kilgo, age 61, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Trimble officiating; interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Kilgo passed away...
Visitation, funeral set for West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo (Cullman Tribune file photo)
WEST POINT, Ala.- Visitation and funeral service details have been announced for West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo. Kilgo passed away Monday morning, Feb. 18 at the age of 61.
Below is the full obituary from Cullman Heritage...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 20, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 20, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents reported.
Arrests
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Feb. 18
third-degree burglary; person; Austin Ave. SW; TV,...
7 arrested in Cullman County on federal drug indictments
Clockwise from top left: Danny Ray Tucker, 51, of Crane Hill; Kristie Michelle Self, 42, of Bremen; Tonya Lynn Brock, 42, of Crane Hill; Daniel Wayne Peek, 33, of Jones Chapel; Michael Shane Durham, 39, of Cullman; Brandon Duane Combs, 33 of Cullman; and...
Cullman, Smith Lake named as location for Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Stage 5
Left to right: Professional fishermen Jordan Lee, Matt Lee and Randy Howell at a press conference at Cullman City Hall Wednesday morning (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
This story will be updated.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Major League Fishing (MLF) on Wednesday morning announced that Cullman...
Road tripping with Baileyton, Hanceville seniors
Seniors from Baileyton and Hanceville pose for a photo outside 50 Taters in Scottsboro Monday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Seniors from Baileyton and the “Rowdy Bunch” from the Hanceville Senior Center joined together for a day trip on the...
(Updated) City School Board votes 3-2 to oust Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill
Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill is shown in June 2017. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board voted 3-2 Tuesday night not to renew Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill's contract at this end of this school year. More...
Big gains for Holly Pond High; Exceptional Service Awards presented
Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette with Fairview Elementary’s County and North Alabama District Hoop Shoot winners Oaklyn Gardner and Lincoln Wright. (Photo courtesy Dr. T.J. Franey, CCBOE)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County School Board on Tuesday night approved more than $200,000 in facility improvements for...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 19, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents reported.
Arrests
Feb. 14-18
Barrett, Andrew Blake, 20
FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Blanton, Freda...
Cullman County Schools on 2-hour delay Wednesday, Feb. 20
Cullman County Schools are on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 20. Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette said the decision was made because of the amount of the water on the roads and that some school buses have to start before dawn.
Town of Vinemont declares state of emergency in wake of potential hazardous flooding
Vinemont Councilwoman Shirley Arnett and Mayor Radginal Dodson speak at Tuesday night's special-called meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont on Tuesday night declared a state of emergency ahead of more flooding rains. The City of Hanceville...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Longtime Wallace State Golf Coach Dan York honored
Dan York
HANCEVILLE, Ala - Wallace State Community College and the Alabama Community College Conference honored Golf Coach Dan York on Monday for his long tenure of service and accomplishment to the college and the sport.
York is being inducted into the ACCC Hall of Fame...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs defeats Red Bay 54-36 in Northwest Regional title game to advance to state Final 4
Elizabeth Hill (3) led the Lady Eagles with 23 points in their 54-36 win over Red Bay Tuesday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cold Springs officially punched its ticket to the 2019 AHSAA State Tournament Tuesday night with a 54-36...
City School Board votes 3-2 to oust Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board voted 3-2 Tuesday night not to renew Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill's contract. Numerous teachers showed up to speak on behalf of Hill, and the response to the vote was loud and emotional.
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Alabama Press Association votes to censure Alabama editor over KKK editorial
This editorial ran in Linden, Alabama's The Democrat-Reporter on Feb. 14, 2019. (Courtesy of WVTM 13)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Press Association Board of Directors voted Tuesday to censure Goodloe Sutton and suspend the association membership of The Democrat-Reporter. The move follows the publication of...
Empty Bowls: ‘One of our best years ever, if not the best’
For a ticket price of $10, guests received hot, homemade chili, a grilled cheese sandwich and a drink, along with a handmade pottery bowl to take home. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - First United Methodist Church Cullman was overflowing Monday night...
