Arrests reported on Dec. 12, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 12, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Morton, Alexander S., 19
FTA- fourth-degree theft of property
Watson, James M., 43
FTA- driving...
Courthouse elevators to be replaced
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its last meeting of the year Tuesday morning, approving a bid for the replacement of the decades-old elevators in the Cullman County Courthouse.
Team Elevator, LLC out of Birmingham was awarded the job, after submitting...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs sweeps Fairview at home
Elizabeth Hill posted 26 points, four rebounds, three steals and two blocks in Cold Springs' 67-45 win over Fairview Tuesday night. (Martha Needham for the Cullman Tribune)
BREMEN - Fairview traveled to Bremen to take on Cold Springs Tuesday night in two huge county matchups....
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats collect home wins over John Carroll; Middle School County Tournament update
Cullman's Regan Quattlebaum attacks the basket in the Lady Bearcats' 52-40 win over John Carroll Tuesday night. (Nick Griffin for the Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – The Cavaliers of John Carroll made the trip up to Cullman High School Tuesday night and played well, but the...
(VIDEO) Welti Elementary School Christmas Program
Video and photos from Tuesday night's Welti Elementary School Christmas Program
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Holly Pond celebrates season with luminaries, Christmas cards
Luminaries and U.S. flags line the walkway to the water at Holly Pond’s Governor's Park Tuesday night. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Civitan Club, community members and officials from the Town of Holly Pond braved the cold temperatures...
Goat Island Brewing undergoing 3rd expansion in 3 years
More than 1,000 square feet of Goat Island Brewing’s floor had to be taken up to put in a new reinforced floor with drainage for the new equipment. (Photo courtesy Mike Mullaney)
CULLMAN - Goat Island Brewing, Cullman’s hometown brewery, known for its revival of...
Arrests reported on Dec. 11, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 11, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Thompson, Dustin C., 32
FTA- speeding
FTA- driving while suspended
FTA- insurance violation
Anders, Shaun D.,...
Community with Carol: Victim Services of Cullman, Inc.
Carol Berry, left, with Jamie Sims, right, of Victim Services of Cullman, Inc. (contributed)
I am excited to partner with the Cullman Tribune to write this weekly series, “Community with Carol.” This series is focused on community awareness.
As a lifelong Cullman resident, I love my...
‘A once in a lifetime kind of experience’: Cullman High coach spends week training in Spain
Cullman High School Girls Soccer Coach Jacob Brown (left) with TOVO Academy Founder Todd Beane (right) in Spain last week. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Brown)
SITGES, SPAIN – However interesting you think your last week was, it probably wasn’t as interesting as Jacob Brown’s. The...
Pet of the Week: Sweet, sweet Lucille
Can you say no to this face?
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is celebrating four adoptions in the last week and hopes to keep the positive trend going. Volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Lucille is a bull mix...
City recognizes employees; Royal Technologies tax abatement adjusted
Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, CPD Office Manager Debbie James and Cullman City Councilman Andy Page at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Debbie James, at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting, was recognized for five years of...
Cullman Courts delayed by weather
CULLMAN - Citizens who are serving on Cullman County juries on Tuesday, Dec. 11 are advised that they should report to the Cullman County Courthouse at 10 a.m. This delay is due to the weather, according to Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas.
Copyright 2018...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison sweeps road matchups against St. Bernard
Addison's Karleigh Shipley brings the ball up the floor in the Lady Bulldogs' road win over St. Bernard Monday night. (Nick Griffin for the Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – Addison traveled to St. Bernard Monday night for a pair of varsity matchups, and the Bulldogs went...
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Wallace State’s women’s basketball team wins third consecutive game
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s women’s basketball team notched a 78-67 road victory at Roane State over the weekend, extending the Lady Lions’ winning streak to three games.
Imari Martin and DeMaurea Moore each paced with Wallace State with 16 points apiece. Moore added eight...
Cullman City, County Schools on 2-hour delay Tuesday
CULLMAN - Due to the threat of hazardous road conditions and black ice, Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools are on a two-hour delay Tuesday morning, Dec. 11.
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Hanceville woman killed, 2 injured, in wreck on Cherokee Ave. in Cullman
Updated 12-10-18 10:47 p.m.
CULLMAN - One person was killed and two injured in a two-vehicle crash at Cherokee Avenue and 24th Street (just south of the National Guard armory) Monday evening. The fatality victim was identified by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick as...
Man from Arab charged in Cullman with sexual abuse of child; Hanceville man facing SORNA charges
Justin Anthony Jeffries, Jr., left; Jason Lynn Cloud, right (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Two men were arrested recently by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) for sex crimes; the two cases are separate and not related.
Justin Anthony Jeffries Jr., 25, of Arab, has...
Arrests reported on Dec. 10, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 10, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Dec. 6 to Sunday, Dec. 9
Ayers, Claude Earnest II, 41
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree assault
Baird, Brandon...
Food for Fines Program happening now at Cullman Library
CULLMAN - The Cullman Public Library’s Food for Fines Program is going on now through Saturday, Dec. 15.
The library is accepting non-perishable food items to clear fines on delinquent bills and overdue books. This program does not apply to lost materials. All food collected...
Elks share Christmas cheer with area kids
Santa Claus and Cullman Elks Exalted Ruler Dale Ball pose for a photo Sunday at the Elks Lodge’s annual Christmas party. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Santa Claus visited the Cullman Elks Lodge Sunday afternoon to the delight of children attending the...
2018 Sheriff’s Rodeo likely a record-setter
Dusty the Rodeo Clown poses with some young fans Saturday night at the 2018 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT - For three straight days, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo filled...
Enjoy the holiday season with fire safety in mind
QUINCY, Mass. – Festive meals, flickering lights and holiday decorations are all hallmarks of the holiday season. However, Christmas trees, candles, electrical decorations and cooking all contribute to an increased number of home fires during December, making it one of the leading months for...
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Kathryn Callaway Jones
Kathryn Callaway Jones (contributed)
In this creative weekly series, local author, artist and all-around entertaining and eccentric (not to mention classy!) Southern gentleman Ben Johnson South introduces Cullman Tribune readers to the creative thinkers and doers in the Cullman community.
“10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker”
This...
Gov. Ivey awards $6.3M to help crime victims statewide
Tribune file photo
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the award of a $6.3 million grant to support crime victims, as they navigate the criminal justice system.
The grant was awarded to the Alabama Office of Prosecution Services to provide 88 certified victim service...
Cullman Regional to host Photos with Santa Dec. 15
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is excited to host a free Photos with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 8-11 a.m. Children can visit with Santa and have their photos made. Refreshments will be provided, including candy canes, cookies and hot chocolate.
The Photos with...
Cullman man denied ‘stand your ground’ defense in 2016 murder
Windell Joe Campbell was denied his motion for a “stand your ground” defense in a Cullman County court on Friday. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman County man will stand trial for murder, after his motion for immunity, or “stand your ground hearing,”...
CHS Theatre presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’: 2nd show tonight at 7
The dread pirate Black Stache (Graffin Shaddrix) attempts to recruit Peter (Atticus Phillips) to join his crew. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Friday, Cullman High School Theatre (CHST) premiered its award-winning production of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” the story of a...
Richard Jerome Burkett Memorial Scholarship established at Wallace State
Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics with Mike Burkett, whose family established the Richard Jerome Burkett Memorial Scholarship.
HANCEVILLE - The family of the late Richard Jerome Burkett has created a memorial scholarship in his honor at Wallace State Community College, providing an...
Christmas helpers: Good Hope’s Nexan Building Products plays Santa for area children
Left to right: Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope; James Bates, Jacob Bailey, Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett; Nexan Office Manager Crystal Carpenter; Christy Gowens; and Good Hope Parks and Recreation Director Dana Dunagan (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - Giving back to its...
Meet Erica York, Cullman’s first city engineer
Cullman City Engineer Erica York with her husband Austin and son Jack (contributed)
CULLMAN - Erica York has been on the job for less than a month and has “already made major contributions and been a great asset to Cullman,” according Cullman Economic Development Agency...
PREP BASKETBALL: Eagles, Lady Eagles fall at home; Friday night scoring roundup
Katch Johnson led all scorers with 22 points in the Eagles' home loss to New Hope Friday night. (Nick Griffin for the Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT – It was a tough night at home for the Vinemont Eagles as they dropped a pair of varsity matchups...
Cullman Regional’s Lights of Love held, honoring Dr. Robert Echols
Attendees gather outside Cullman Regional Thursday night at the annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Foundation hosted the annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Christmas Tree...
Vinemont History Day offers students glimpse of the past
Brian Lacy, of the Cullman Electric Cooperative, speaks to students at Friday’s Vinemont History Day at Vinemont Elementary School. (courtesy Kim Brown)
VINEMONT - In its eighth year, Vinemont Elementary School’s History Day was expanded this year, thanks to the state’s Bicentennial, the Alabama 200,...
Op-ed: Cullman internet speeds 33% lower than Alabama average. Can it be fixed?
Residents of Cullman are likely familiar with this frustrating situation: only one or two options for internet service, and high prices for slow speeds.
Unsurprisingly, local internet speeds are 33 percent slower than the average for Alabama. According to speed test data, the average internet...
‘This is big. Really big’: City of Cullman announces $14M grant to complete Hwy. 157 4-lane project
Alabama Highway 157’s “bridges to nowhere” in Cullman will soon have somewhere to go; road construction is slated to begin in 2019. The City of Cullman on Friday morning announced that it has been awarded a $14 million BUILD Grant to complete the widening...
My granddaddy, my coach: Longtime Cold Springs coach Clay Campbell to be inducted into the AHSAA Sports Hall of Fame
Longtime Cold Springs track and cross country coach Clay Campbell will be inducted into the AHSAA Sports Hall of Fame in March 2019. (Photo by Destiny Campbell)
Coach John Wooden once said, “Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep...
Special needs event kicks off 2018 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo
Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputy Shane Chambers gives a wagonful of attendees a ride at Thursday’s special needs rodeo at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry often refers to it as the “heart...
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Wallace State volleyball’s Lexie Riggins earns NJCAA Division I 2nd-team All-American recognition.
Lexie Riggins led the ACCC with a .406 hitting percentage and earned NJCAA Division I 2nd-team All-American honors. (Photo Courtesy of Russell Moore)
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State volleyball’s Lexie Riggins has been named a National Junior College Athletic (NJCAA) Division I 2nd-team All-American.
Riggins, a...
‘What Christmas is really about’: Don and Lynelle Wilbanks say their light display, in its 43rd year, is a ‘visual representation of the extraordinary birth of Jesus’
For 43 years, Don and Lynelle Wilbanks have created a beautiful Christmas light display as a gift for the community. The display features a large star shining down from 75 feet up (left) onto the creek below. Nearby are Joseph, Mary and Baby Jesus....
Arrests reported on Dec. 6, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 6, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Dec. 3
Baker, Carter Ray, 56
switched tag
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Barrett, Tera, 33
third-degree domestic violence-...
Cullman County Schools students reaching out to help kids in need
Harmony Principal Kevin Sullins prepares to receive donations for Kids Loving Kids. (Photo courtesy Regina Maske)
CULLMAN COUNTY - “Kids Loving Kids” (KLK) a charity program that gives young people the opportunity to help out peers in need, has needs of its own this Christmas...
Fairview students use Christmas program to give back to community
Fairview Elementary School’s second-grade class performed its Christmas program, “Christmas Shoes,” on Tuesday, collecting almost 500 pairs of shoes for those in need. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - Fairview Elementary School second graders on Tuesday performed their “Christmas Shoes” music program in...
Happy 100th birthday, Dorothy Carroll Henderson!
Photo courtesy of Sara McKoy
Dorothy Carroll Henderson celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 2 with family and friends at Woodland Center, Cullman. Pictured seated with Mrs. Henderson (left) is Sharon Bates, Daphne, AL, granddaughter; standing are: Galt Bates, Dallas, TX, great grandson; Penny...
Cullman overhauling subdivision regulations, zoning ordinances
The City of Cullman is updating its subdivision regulations and zoning ordinances, originally put in place in the 1980s. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - In October, the City of Cullman undertook a year-long project to make a major update to its subdivision regulations and zoning...
Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments raises $8K for area children
CULLMAN COUNTY - After raising approximately $8,000 at its 10th annual charity golf tournament in October, the Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments has begun to use that money for underprivileged children in the area. The names of 40 children in the Cullman...
News from the Cullman County Bosom Buddies
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc. Board Member Judy Watts accepts an $1,800 donation from Bill Smith Buick-GMC General Manager Andy Cole.
Celebration Dinner
The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc., with the support with the support of local sponsors, recently invited survivors and guests to...
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Wallace State has three sophomores sign with four-year programs
Garrett Brown, Easton Kirk and Robert Coleman have each inked with four-year colleges. Brown is headed to Samford, Kirk to Troy University and Coleman to West Georgia. (Photo courtesy of Russell Moore)
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s baseball team had three sophomores recognized at a ceremony...
Arrests reported on Dec. 5, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 5, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Tuesday, Dec. 4
Gomer, Michael S., 32
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled...
CPD: No left turns onto 13th St. NE from 2nd Ave NE before and after school
A sign on Second Avenue Northeast informs motorists that left turns onto 13th Street Northeast from Second Avenue Northeast are prohibited before and after school. (Cullman Police Department, Google Maps)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department is reminding drivers that during certain times before and...
Prep Basketball: Fairview, Good Hope split Tuesday night matchups
Fairview's Katie Ball lines up a three-point shot in the Lady Aggies' 62-39 win at Good Hope. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - Fairview and Good Hope faced off in a pair of games Tuesday night and the Lady Aggies used a...
Annual Audubon Cullman Christmas Bird Count set for Dec. 16
Photo courtesy of www.AlabamaBirdingTrails.com
At a glance:
--National Audubon Society Annual Cullman Christmas Bird Count
--Sunday, Dec. 16, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
--Meet at Culpepper Real Estate, 601 Seventh Ave. SW at 6:30 a.m. and noon
--Finish at Karma’s Coffee House, 103 First Ave. NE at 5 p.m.
--Bring...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors come from behind to knock off Cold Springs at home
West Point's Miriam Oldacre drives to the basket in the Lady Warriors' 66-58 win over Cold Springs Tuesday night. (Nick Griffin for the Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT – Cold Springs made the trip from Bremen Tuesday night for some hardwood action at West Point and...
Arrests reported on Dec. 4, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 4, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Monday, Dec. 3
Duckett, Morgan A., 24
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Bryan, Jeffrey A.,...
Community with Carol: Josh Swindall of Cullman Christian School
Josh Swindall with his wife and children (contributed)
I was impressed with my guest this week on “Community with Carol,” Josh Swindall, the new principal at Cullman Christian School. Cullman Christian School began as a nonprofit protestant school in 2007 and accommodates children of all...
Victoria’s Hope helping families for Christmas
The Victoria’s Hope Santa Workshop took place Saturday at the Valley Grove Community Center. Families in need were provided a private opportunity to pick out toys and gifts for the holidays. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
DODGE CITY - The Victoria’s Hope Santa Workshop...
Cullman’s Pilot Light Home in need of house parents
CULLMAN - Pilot Light Home, a program of Pilot Club of Cullman, a local chapter of Pilot International, has for three decades offered shelter to children in crisis. Â Today, though, the home faces a crisis of its own: it is temporarily closed due to...
Holly Pond makes final decision on rumble strips
The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night voted to leave rumble strips in place on Brooklyn Road. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND – After months of discussion and modifications, the Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night made a final decision...
We woof you a meowy Christmas!
Left to right: Publix Manager Brad Boshell, Sgt. Chris Westmoreland and Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The dogs and cats at the Cullman County Animal Shelter received an early Christmas gift Monday thanks to Publix...
2nd annual Help Us Help Animals Pet Supply Drive happening now!
The goal this year is to again fill up the area around the Christmas tree at The Cullman Tribune office with donations for the Cullman County Animal Shelter and Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association (CAAWA). (Dustin Isom for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman...
Baileyton tables bid for new town hall construction
The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night decided to table a bid received for construction of the new town hall until negotiations can take place and a breakdown of the bid is obtained. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond outlasts Hanceville 91-86 in overtime shootout
Kyler Chaney racked up a game-high 32 points in the Broncos' overtime win at Hanceville Monday night. (Martha Needham for the Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Holly Pond traveled to Lane Horton Gymnasium to take on Hanceville in a pair of huge county games Monday night....
Arrests reported on Dec. 3, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 3, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Nov. 29
Cloud, Jason Lynn, 40
display obscene material minor
failure to provide registration information SORNA
failure to register/establish...
Portion of Denson Ave. NW closed
CULLMAN - Denson Avenue Northwest, between Dripping Springs Road Northwest and St. Joseph Street Northwest, is closed.
It will remain closed to all traffic through Friday, Dec. 7, possibly longer, for storm drain line repairs.
Please plan to take an alternate route and share with...
Emma Wright crowned Miss Wallace State 2019
Miss Wallace State 2019 Emma Wright, left, Miss Alabama Callie Walker, Miss North Alabama Outstanding Teen 2019 Isabella Allred
HANCEVILLE - Emma Wright of Blountsville was crowned Miss Wallace State 2019 on Sunday, Dec. 2, Wallace State Community College.
Wright, 18, is the daughter of Rob...
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Laci Dellaccio Schuman
Laci Dellaccio Schuman; Laci Dellaccio Schuman in her store, Southern Eats - Meals to Go (contributed)
In this creative weekly series, local author, artist and all-around entertaining and eccentric (not to mention classy!) Southern gentleman Ben Johnson South introduces Cullman Tribune readers to the creative...
WSCC welding student Jacob Humphrey participates in 2nd round of AWS/SkillsUSA world competition this week
Wallace State student Jacob Humphrey will compete this week in the second round of the American Welding Society/Skills USA world competition.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State welding student Jacob Humphrey is ready for the second round of the American Welding Society/SkillsUSA world competition. Humphrey is among...
NOTICE: Possible temporary water outage on Monday, Dec. 3
On Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, the Cullman Water Department will be doing some work on the southwest side of town, between First Avenue Southwest and Second Avenue Southwest, near the area of the former Dodge dealership at Thirteenth Street. This work may possibly result...
Curt’s Closet receives 114 pairs of shoes from 1 creative donor
Some of the shoes donated recently to Curt’s Closet (Photo courtesy Ashley Wilson)
CULLMAN - Curt’s Closet, the Cullman charity clothing boutique founded by Ashley Wilson in memory of her son Curtis Wilson, is holding a shoe drive through Dec. 18, with a goal of...
22 Cullman County Schools receive Blue Ribbon awards at national conference
Good Hope Primary School Reading Specialist Cindy Bailey, Principal Tonya Cupp and Math Coach Kristi Barnette are interviewed about their achievements at the school at the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence National Conference in Orlando. (Photo courtesy Shane Barnette)
ORLANDO, Fla. - This past week, Cullman...
Making wise choices: Judges visit schools to promote good decision making
Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas keeps a photo of a critically ill baby of a drug user, a woman who was before him in court, to remind him of the dangers of drugs and the importance of reaching kids before they make dangerous decisions. (W.C....
West Point opens AL 157 turn lane, welcomes Dale’s Market
West Point’s new Dale’s Market, as well as the new Alabama Highway 157 turn lane are now officially open, following a ceremony on Friday with Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, store owner Greg Black and a number of city and county officials. (Christy Perry for The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs and Cullman pick up home sweeps over Holly Pond and Jasper
Hannah Hoffman drives to the basket for two points in the Lady Bearcats' 60-21 win over Jasper. (Joe McElroy for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Jasper Vikings made the trip to Cullman High School Friday night and the Bearcats sent both Viking squads home...
Holly Market continues Saturday at civic center
This year’s Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show has the Cullman Civic Center packed with loads of holiday vendors. The show continues Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show 2018...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point falls to Hamilton in 58-55 thriller, Lady Warriors rout Lady Aggies 77-28
Olivia Ball scored 14 points in the third quarter of West Point's 77-28 rout of Hamilton Friday night. (Nick Griffin for the Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT – The Warriors and Lady Warriors opened up area play at home Friday night against Hamilton and the two...
Wallace State, Mercedes-Benz begin tech co-op partnership
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) Vice President Rolf Wrona shakes hands with Wallace State Community President Dr. Vicki Karolewics Friday at the college, as Wallace State’s Dean of Applied Technologies, Jimmy Hodges, looks on. Wallace State has formed a new partnership with Mercedes-Benz and its...
Arrests reported on Nov. 30, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Thursday, Nov. 29
Thomas, Denzil J., 51
third-degree criminal trespassing
indecent expo sure (2 counts)
Brown, Hannah...
2 local groups receive $12K from Angling for Autism Bass Tournament
Photo by Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune
CULLMAN - Two local groups were presented with a check for $12,000 Thursday at New Life Church. The Cullman Autism & Special Needs Family Support Group and Flourish of Cullman, Inc. received $6,000 each- proceeds from the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope and Holly Pond split Thursday night matchups
Maddi Ham led the Lady Broncos with 10 points in their 46-38 win over Good Hope Thursday night. (Martha Needham for the Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND – Good Hope traveled for a matchup with the Holly Pond Broncos Thursday night and the two teams split...
PREP BASKETBALL: Sullins’ fourth quarter lifts Cullman over Brewer, Lady Bearcats suffer first loss of the season
Jayden Sullins scored 12 points in the fourth quarter to help the Bearcats pull away in their win against Brewer Thursday night. (Nick Griffin for the Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – Points were tough to come by in both of Cullman’s Thursday night matchups against Brewer...
1958-2018: Cullman Regional Airport celebrates 60 years of service on Nov. 30
The Cullman Regional Airport’s 60th anniversary celebration logo, designed with help from staff at Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism
CULLMAN - On Friday, Nov. 30, Cullman Regional Airport marks 60 years of service to the Cullman community. When the airport opened in 1958, the...
Man arrested in Kentucky for bomb threats made to West Point Schools, Yutaka Technologies in Cullman
John Allen York (older mugshot from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
Editor's note: The suspect has been charged by the Cullman County Sheriff's Office for the threat to West Point Schools; charges for the Yutaka threat will be from the Cullman Police Department.
SEBREE, Ky. -...
Wallace State to debut geospatial technology degree in spring 2019 semester
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College is unveiling a new geospatial technology degree during the Spring 2019 semester.
Prospective students interested in the degree can earn a geospatial technology associate in applied science degree or a short-term certificate in the field.
“This is a multi-discipline degree....
Arrests reported on Nov. 29, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 29, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Nov. 26
Calvert, Chaulka Charles, 42
FTA- public intoxication
Crenshaw, Ashley Renee, 27
FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Decker,...
ALEA: SBI makes arrest in Thanksgiving shooting incident at Riverchase Galleria
Erron Martez Dequan Brown (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office/WVTM 13)
The Cullman Tribune's Birmingham news partner, WVTM 13, is reporting that the suspect in the Thanksgiving night shooting at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover has been arrested. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has just release...
County awards bids for long-awaited roof repairs at jail, sheriff’s office
Shortly after the March 19 hailstorm, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama and his wife Caroline toured the CCSO facility with Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little to inspect damage. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - This week, more than eight months after...
Bomb threats at West Point Schools, Yutaka Technologies
LATEST UPDATE: Suspect in custody in Kentucky: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/11/29/man-arrested-kentucky-bomb-threats-made-west-point-schools-yutaka-technologies
Updated 11-29-18 at 11:38 a.m.
CULLMAN - Two bomb threats were made in Cullman County Thursday morning, one at West Point Schools and the other at Yutaka Technologies in Cullman. Nothing was found at either location.
Investigators with the...
Get Christmas crafty: annual Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show this Friday and Saturday at the Cullman Civic Center
More than 80 vendors sold their wares at the 2017 Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show at the Cullman Civic Center. This year’s market is Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - A sure sign that the holiday season has...
Miss Wallace State 2019 to be crowned Sunday, Dec. 2
Top row, left to right: Candra Cornelius, Emily Dia, Charis Freeman, Caroline Grimes; second row, left to right: Lacey Johnson, Rebecca McAnnallay, Audrey McMickens, Sydney Newton; third row, left to right: Emilie Northern, Mattie Putman, Anna-Kaitlyn Shea, Kirsten Wolfe; bottom row: Emma Wright
HANCEVILLE -...
Hanceville council honors WSCC cross country teams
Wallace State Cross Country Assistant Coach Tony Crider, Head Coach Stan Narewski, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Dr. Ryan Smith pose for a photo at Tuesday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting, where the college’s cross country teams were recognized. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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Arrests reported on Nov. 28, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Tuesday, Nov. 27
Williams, Emma R., 44
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled...
29th annual Cullman County Christmas Parade this Sunday, Dec. 2
Parade participants from the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament smile at the camera during last year's Cullman County Christmas Parade. This year's parade is this Sunday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. (Tribune file photo)
HANCEVILLE - The 29th annual Cullman County Christmas Parade, hosted...
OPINION: Think before you give, or receive, a pet for Christmas
The holidays season is here, and people are searching for the perfect gifts for friends and family. We have all seen beautiful images of cute puppies and kittens adorned with bows and the reactions of joy on the faces of the new owners. What...
CCCDC, new commissioners award community grants
Commissioners Joe Golden, Champ Crocker and Bradley Williams try out virtual reality goggles as teachers from Cold Springs Elementary School make a request for similar equipment for their school. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the newest edition of the...
Vinemont family shares Christmas spirit, lights with community
Members of the Parker family in Vinemont pose for a photo. The family will put on The Parker Christmas Light Show for the fourth year in row beginning this Friday. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT – Inspired by Christmas light displays seen in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Eagles, Lady Eagles open area play with home wins over Southeastern
Cold Springs' Sadie Terry shoots from the free-throw line in the Lady Eagles' 78-18 blowout of Southeastern Tuesday night. (Sammy Confer for the Cullman Tribune)
BREMEN - Cold Springs faced off against Southeastern in its area opener Tuesday night and both varsity squads came away with...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview and Hanceville split Tuesday night matchups
Fairview's Payton Golden (guarded by Hanceville's Jessica Thompson) finished with 12 points in the Lady Aggies' win over the Lady Bulldogs Tuesday night. (Martha Needham for the Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW – Hanceville made the trip over to Fairview Tuesday night and both teams split the varsity matchups....
Annual Christmas Tour of Homes this weekend
The Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes will take place this Sunday, Dec. 2, from 1-5 p.m. Shown is a mantle decorated for a previous year’s tour. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - The Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes...
Arrests reported on Nov. 27, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 27, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Monday, Nov. 26
Crenshaw, Ashley R., 27
possession of drug paraphernalia
Smith, James T., 56
second-degree...
Community with Carol: Jerry Jacob of Grace Place
This week, Carol speaks with Jerry Jacob from Grace Episcopal Church’s Grace Place, a ministry for people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss.
Jerry Jacob is my guest this week on Community with Carol. Jerry is a person I admire greatly. He...
