Cullman Lions Club’s annual Fish & Ham Dinner set for March 3
The Cullman Lions Club will host its annual Fish and Ham dinner on Saturday, March 3 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Cullman Middle School cafeteria.
Dinner will consist of fish or ham, baked potato, slaw, hush puppies, homemade dessert and other trimmings.
Patrons can eat...
Trooper G.W. Parker recognized for heroic actions in Cullman wreck
Alabama State Trooper G.W. Parker was honored Friday with a resolution from the Alabama House of Representatives, commending him for saving Cullman resident Donny Robertson’s life. / Courtesy of Corey Harbison
CULLMAN - It’s been a little more than a year since the wreck that...
Arrest report: Feb. 15
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Chapman, Colby Michael, 20
second-degree rape
Copeland, James Michael, 24
DUI- .08 BAC or greater
Dean, Stephanie Woodsmall, 44
third-degree theft of property (2 counts)
Gregory, Joanna Jean, 31
possession of drug...
Wallace State recognizes Phi Theta Kappa spring inductees
Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has welcomed one of its largest groups this semester. / WSCC
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently welcomed approximately 180 new members during its annual spring induction ceremony, marking one of the largest groups...
Fairview High on ‘soft lockdown’ following online threats
Updated 2-16-18 9:30 a.m.
FAIRVIEW - Fairview High School is currently on a "soft lockdown" following online threats according to Ed Roberson, chief financial officer of Cullman County Schools.
"There is no threat right now," said Roberson. "We received a couple of online communications saying that...
1 dead after wreck at CR 437 and Smith Lake
CULLMAN COUNTY - One person died following a single-vehicle wreck on County Road 437 Thursday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said that Valetta Goddard Essary, 78, of Berry died at Cullman Regional from injuries sustained in the crash.
The incident occurred at approximately...
CATA shows off programs at bustling Open House
Students from CATA's heating and air conditioning program were on hand to speak to visitors at Thursday night's Open House. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA, formerly the Cullman Area Career Center) on Thursday night held its second annual Open...
Vehicle runs into lake on County Road 437; occupants rescued
See updated story here: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/02/16/1-dead-after-wreck-cr-437-and-smith-lake
Updated 2-15-18 9:30 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Multiple emergency personnel responded Thursday night when a car ended up in Smith Lake at the end of County Road 437. A witness told The Tribune that the vehicle went airborne over the barrier...
Chief Culpepper celebrates 40 years with Cullman Police
Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, right, received a custom-made 40-year pin, presented by Councilman and Public Safety Committee Chairman Andy Page, and a standing ovation from the room, at this week’s Cullman City Council meeting. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - If you grew up or...
NORTHWEST REGIONAL: Lady Eagles eliminate Lamar Co., 59-41; Hill on fire with 30 points
Cold Springs' Elizabeth Hill (3) led her team, and the game, with 30 points. / Nick Griffin
HANCEVILLE - The Cold Springs Lady Eagles knocked off Lamar County Thursday afternoon to advance to the final round of the Northwest Regional Tournament at Wallace State. The...
(Updated) TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: Bojangles’ closes its doors unexpectedly on Valentine’s Day
Crews were onsite on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 taking down the signs from the Bojangles’ building on Cherokee Avenue. The restaurant closed unexpectedly late Valentine’s Day night. / Noah Galilee
CULLMAN - Bojangles' of Cullman locked its doors for the last time Valentine’s evening when,...
Holly Pond Fair Queen contestants named
Pictured are the contestants for the 2018 Holly Pond Fair Queen Representative Pageant. Seated: Kirsten Campbell, Leah Tarvin and Molly Gambrill; standing: Abrey Norman and Lili Harris
The Holly Pond Fair Queen Representative Pageant will be held on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at...
Arrest report: Feb. 14
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Barnett, Santanna Marie, 27
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Bowling, Alodie Brooke, 41
failure to appear- first-degree receiving...
Cullman Regional Airport’s Harrison appointed to NATA committee
Ben Harrison / Photo courtesy of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, www.cullmanchamber.org
VINEMONT - Cullman Regional Airport General Manger Ben Harrison has been selected to serve on the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA’s) Airport Business Committee. Harrison will serve a three-year term.
According to NATA,...
Obituary: Donald Gene Stewart
Funeral services for Donald Gene Stewart, 71 of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2018 at Mt. Grove Baptist Church at Hanceville, with a viewing one hour prior to the service. Jerry Scott will be officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining...
Obituary: Charles Warren Cordes
Charles Warren Cordes of Cullman passed away on February 9, 2018 at the age of 96.
He was born in Cullman on March 10, 1921 to Cord Henry and Laura Russell Cordes. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
Funeral services are Thursday, February...
Obituary: Sandy Fenske
Funeral Service for Sandy Fenske, age 59 of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Wyndell Peterson officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Baptist Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms....
Obituary: Margie Ann White Burns
Funeral service for Margie Ann White Burns, 68, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Springhill Baptist Cemetery. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Burns passed away Saturday, February...
Obituary: Margie Ann White Burns
Funeral service for Margie Ann White Burns, 68, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Springhill Baptist Cemetery. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Burns passed away Saturday, February...
County schools see increase in attendance after flu shutdown
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette reported on Wednesday that attendance numbers are up system-wide for both students and staff after schools took a four-day weekend to battle the flu. While students stayed home Thursday and Friday, administrations, maintenance staff and...
NORTHWEST REGIONAL: Schedule for local teams; play starts Thursday
CULLMAN - The annual Northwest Regional Tournament gets underway on Thursday at Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State Community College. Six local teams will be in action over the course of the tournament looking to move one step closer to the...
Cullman native challenging Robert Aderholt for US House seat
Cullman native Anthony Blackmon is challenging incumbent US Rep. Robert Aderholt for his seat in the US House of Representatives. / Photo Courtesy Anthony Blackmon for Congress / Facebook
BERLIN - A Cullman native who resides in the Berlin community has decided to throw his...
Hanceville’s Jordan Lowery graduates basic training
United States Air Force Airman Jordan Lowery graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles...
Arrest report: Feb. 13
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bartlett, Michael Shawn, 40
third-degree domestic violence- harassing communications
Chadwick, Joshua Vann, 38
permitting dogs to run at large
Cox, William Gerald, 46
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
possession of drug paraphernalia
Cunningham,...
Gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson spends the day in Cullman
Gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson stopped at Johnny’s Bar-B-Q for lunch on Tuesday. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson made several stops in Cullman Tuesday, visiting the Cullman County Courthouse first before taking a break for lunch at Johnny’s Bar-B-Q.
After having lunch...
2 arrested on drug distribution charges
William Sturgeon, Jr., left, and Jennifer Guthery, right / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - Cullman Police this week arrested two people on drug distribution charges. The cases are unrelated.
On Monday, the CPD Crime Suppression Unit arrested William Leroy Sturgeon, Jr., 50, of Hanceville. Sturgeon was...
Residents vote to establish town of Berlin
When the community center reopened after the vote count, Patrick Bates, who has led the two-year effort to incorporate Berlin, spoke briefly to reporters. / W.C. Mann
BERLIN - On a foggy and slightly soggy Tuesday evening, polls closed on 12 hours of voting at...
Saint Bernard students bake king cakes for Fat Tuesday
Left to right: Andrew Sweeney, Ben Swalley, Eva Barck and Irena Biedenstein
CULLMAN - Fat Tuesday was in full swing at Saint Bernard Prep School as Father Bede Marcy took his classroom to the Abbey Kitchen for a lesson in making king cakes.
Since the 1800s,...
SUB REGIONAL ROUNDUP: Bulldogs, Aggies, Broncos advance to Sweet 16
CULLMAN - Tuesday was another night of sub-regional play for local basketball teams, with some varsity boys’ squads looking to advance to the Sweet 16 at Wallace and keep their seasons alive.
Mars Hill Bible 68, St. Bernard 36 (Boys)
The Saints got off to a...
SUB REGIONALS: Holly Pond outworks Colbert Heights, 87-69
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Broncos eliminated Colbert Heights Tuesday night, 87-69, behind a barrage of 3-point shots to punch their ticket to Tom Drake Coliseum and an appearance in the Sweet 16.
The Broncos knocked down 14 shots from beyond the arc, five...
It’s a yes: Berlin residents vote to incorporate
BERLIN - Two years of planning came to fruition today, with the residents of Berlin voting to incorporate their community to become the town of Berlin. The incorporation passed, 45-23.
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City moves closer to more loft apartments; new traffic lights going up on Hwy. 31, Hwy. 157
Council President Pro Tem Jenny Folsom, Councilman Clint Hollingsworth and Mayor Woody Jacobs at Monday night's Cullman City Council meeting / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday voted to amend the city’s zoning ordinance, paving the way for more loft apartments...
County dismisses 2 companies from pending litigation
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning authorized County Attorney Chad Floyd to dismiss two parties from the County’s pending litigation against three companies it alleges have been illegally providing garbage pickup and renting Dumpsters within the county.
Back in December, the County...
Arrest report: Feb. 12
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Coots, Tyler Steve, 23
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Holt, Tammy Witcher, 50
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Lovell, Anthony Ray, 43
second-degree bail jumping- public intoxication...
TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: Garlan Gudger, Jr. talks state senate run
Southern Accents owner and Cullman City Council President Garlan Gudger, Jr. is challenging incumbent Alabama Sen. Paul Bussman, R- Cullman for the Alabama District 4 Senate seat. / Photo courtesy of Garlan Gudger, Jr.
CULLMAN - Local businessman and Cullman City Council President Garlan Gudger,...
City of Cullman honors police, firefighters and CHS Theatre
Members of Cullman Fire Rescue were among those honored at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At its regular meeting Monday evening, the Cullman City Council had honors to spare as it recognized the achievements of two police officers, multiple...
Cullman Police bust forgery operation; 4 arrested so far
Left to right: Christopher Allen Haynes, Chad Thomas Wallace, Gregory Wade Wallace and Galon Wesley Parker / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department has arrested four men for various forgery charges in the last three weeks, all as the result of a...
SUB REGIONALS: Lady Aggies, Lady Eagles, Lady Raiders advance to Sweet 16
The Lady Aggies are headed to the Sweet 16. / Sammy Confer
FAIRVIEW - Several local teams were in sub-regional action Monday night, looking to advance to the Sweet 16 at Wallace and keep their seasons alive.
Fairview 75, Mae Jemison 66 (Girls)
It was a close...
Pet of the Week: help Lewis find his forever home
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to this week’s Pet of the Week, Lewis.
He’s a mixed-breed dog whom Ruttkay describes as a large version of a wire-haired fox terrier. The 1-year-old pup is a medium energy pet, but animated...
Good Hope council awards $26K to schools
Good Hope High School Principal John Hood, in white, accepts $14,000 for his school from Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett. / Nick Griffin
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night awarded $26,000 to the city’s four schools: Good Hope High School,...
Cullman Regional’s Hospice establishes Mitchell Investment Fund for indigent patients
Pictured from left to right, Gary Mitchell, representing the estate of Vervil Lovene Mitchell; Nell Dunlap, chair of Hospice of Cullman County Inc. Board; Shelly Ligon, Cullman Regional Hospice & Home Care director; and William Peinhardt, MD, medical director Cullman Regional Hospice & Home...
Arrest report: Feb. 9-11
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 9-11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Jon Austin Hilton, 34
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- possession of prescription medicine
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Beasley,...
Chess Bedsole headlines packed Cullman GOP meeting; candidate list
Candidate for Alabama attorney general, Chess Bedsole, headlined the latest meeting of the Cullman County Republican Party. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Party held its monthly breakfast meeting this past weekend, welcoming one of its biggest crowds in recent memory.
Nearly all...
Galloway crowned Miss Wallace State 2018
Samantha Galloway of Fyffe, second from left, was crowned 2018 Miss Wallace State by the most recent title holder, Jordan Johnson, left, during the 2018 Miss Wallace State Pageant at Wallace State Community College. Kaylin Mulberger of Arab, right, was named first alternate. Miss...
Obituary: Herman Albert “Sonny” Voigt Jr.
Funeral services for Herman Albert “Sonny” Voigt Jr., 87, of Hanceville are Monday, February 12 at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Pastor Sandy Niiler and Don Strandlund officiating, with interment in Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation on Monday beginning at 9 a.m. at the church....
Countdown on for Berlin incorporation vote
Patrick Bates talks to a visitor about the advantages of an incorporated Berlin. Berlin residents head to the polls on Tuesday. / W.C. Mann
BERLIN - With two days to go until a possibly historic vote, supporters of the incorporation of Berlin took one last...
Colony council swears in 2 new members
L-R: Colony Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Johnson, Mayor Donnis Leeth and new council members Mary Parker and Samuel Ashford. / Photo courtesy of Patricia Ponder, Town of Colony
COLONY - The town government of Colony, at a standstill since last fall due to...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940
From the Files of 1940:
Hanceville Happenings
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Chappell and daughter, Gail and Mrs. M.T. Coniff, of Birmingham and Mrs. M.G. Little, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Longshore, on Sunday.
Dock Thomas was called to Houlka, Mississippi, on...
Give your home the farmhouse look
Signs, both vintage and reproductions, are a hallmark of the farmhouse look. / Loretta Gillespie
Gone are the days of country blue kitchen cabinets or the 90s look when everything was hunter green and mauve. Today’s new looks incorporate the best of a bygone era,...
Great chili for a great cause
Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS hosted its third annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 10. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS hosted its third annual Chili Cook-Off Saturday afternoon, and while the rain may have kept some people at home, the participants in...
Obituary: Ellis “Rip” Baker
Ellis "Rip" Baker of Cullman Alabama passed away February 9, 2018 at the age of 92. He was born in Cullman on February 26, 1925 to Bert and Angie Tabor Baker.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Wilma Baker.
Funeral services...
Obituary: Troy Melvin Ellis
Troy Melvin Ellis, 59 of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Brookwood Medical Center.
Troy was born on November 28, 1958 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He attended Addison High School. Among his favorite past times were hunting and fishing, but he...
Local hotel employees trained to spot signs of human trafficking
Kathy Wilson displays tattoos commonly used to “brand” victims of trafficking. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - This week, employees of Cullman’s Hampton Inn met at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce office to be trained in recognizing and responding to human trafficking by Kathy Wilson,...
Obituary: Randall Wyatt Putman
Graveside services for Randall Wyatt Putman, 63, of Center Hill will be held Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Center Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Putman passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his residence.
He was born on September 13, 1954 in Cullman to...
Night to Shine: special needs community enjoys magical night
A guest and his date arrive at the Night to Shine Prom Friday night at Fairview: the Grace Place. / W.C. Mann
FALKVILLE - On Friday evening, the special needs community of a multi-county area around north Alabama gathered at Fairview Church of God, known...
Topre announces $80M expansion; Ivey in Cullman
Gov. Kay Ivey and Topre America President Hideo Shimizu cut the ribbon on Topre’s new building, and celebrated the company’s newly-announced $80 million expansion project, on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Friday morning, Gov. Kay Ivey was in Cullman to...
Alabama Farmers elect new, recognize longtime leaders; Cullman County’s Jeremy Calvert and Tim Donaldson honored
From left are Federation President Jimmy Parnell, Cullman County’s Jeremy Calvert and Federation Horticulture Division Director Mac Higginbotham.
MONTGOMERY - More than 600 farmers representing 16 commodities gathered in Montgomery Feb. 6-8 for the Alabama Farmers Federation Commodity Organizational Meeting. They heard industry updates, learned...
AREA TOURNAMENTS: Tigers, Saints, Broncos, Aggies claim area titles
The Fairview Aggies knocked off the top-seeded Hayden Wildcats 82-79 in a shootout Friday night to take home the 5A, Area 12 title. / Nick Griffin
Class 1A, Area 12: Meek 68, Marion County 63 (Boys)
The Tigers defeated Marion County, a team they lost to...
AREA TOURNAMENT: Aggies topple top-seeded Hayden, 82-79, for area title
Fairview's Cameron Guthrie (22) / Nick Griffin
HAYDEN - The Fairview Aggies knocked off the top-seeded Hayden Wildcats 82-79 in a shootout Friday night to take home the 5A, Area 12 title.
The Aggies got off to a slow start early in the first quarter but...
County GOP releases final list of qualified candidates
Southern Accents Architectural Antiques owner and Cullman City Council President Garlan Gudger, left, is challenging incumbent Alabama Sen. Paul Bussman in the upcoming primary election. / Southern Accents, Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Party late Friday released the final list of...
4 fun Saturday events
CULLMAN - Here are four fun events coming up tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 10.
Cullman EMS 3rd Annual 911 Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS is hosting its 3rd Annual 911 Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb.10, with all proceeds benefiting Saving Forgotten Warriors. The...
Arrest report: Feb. 8
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Jon Austin Hilton, 34
failure to appear- driving while revoked
Branch, Karen Marie, 21
harassment
Davis, Jessica Catherine, 35
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Dobbs, Ricky...
Holly Pond Lions Club holding 2nd annual Beans & Greens Dinner Saturday
The Holly Pond Lions Club is hosting its second annual Beans & Greens Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 10.
The event will take place in the Holly Pond Lions Club building at Holly Pond Park beginning at 4 p.m.
Plates are $5.
Funds raised will be used for...
Chamber reception celebrates local industry, economic success
Dale Greer, director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency, asked County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney to join him as he talked about their accomplishments. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Industry Appreciation Reception...
Hanceville council discusses impending closure of city pool
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met Thursday night, and the planned closing of the city pool was discussed in greater detail. Hanceville Parks Director Ashley Dye was on hand Thursday to provide more information.
The council voted at its last meeting to close the...
AREA TOURNAMENTS: Bulldogs, Lady Eagles, Lady Raiders, Lady Aggies claim area titles
The Hanceville Bulldogs beat Carbon HIll, 66-37, to claim back-to-back 3A, Area 12 titles. / Norman Bush
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the Bulldogs of Carbon Hill Thursday night for the 3A, Area 12 championships. In the end, the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs came up...
Berlin incorporation vote less than a week away
Berlin residents at one of the first meetings held about the possibility of incorporation, back in April 2016. / Tribune file photo
BERLIN - In less than one week, the unincorporated community of Berlin, a few miles east of Cullman along U.S. Highway 278, may...
Arrest report: Feb. 7
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Brown, Cody Weston, 26
probation violation- second-degree theft of lost property
Fairbanks, Jeffery Dwight, 52
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Jones, Kevin Doyle, 32
possession of drug...
Multiple drug arrests made in separate cases
Left to right: Angel Johnson, Matthew Childers, John Goings and Brandon Laney / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) reported multiple drug arrests on Thursday.
The first occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 6, when Cullman Crime Suppression Unit (CCSU) officers stopped a vehicle...
Alabama School of Fine Arts in concert tonight at Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre
HANCEVILLE - The orchestra, choir and jazz ensemble from the Alabama School of Fine Arts will be in concert tonight, Thursday, Feb. 8, in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the campus of Wallace State Community College. The concert, which will feature both students...
UNA: 7 local students earn degrees; Fall 2017 Dean’s List
FLORENCE - Seven Cullman-area students received degrees from the University of North Alabama recently.
Holly Lynn Hutto, B.A., cum laude
Samuel Avery Dotson, B.S.
Kimberly Townson Hall, Ed.S
Christine Dawn Jackson, MBA
Ryan Alexander LaGanke, B.A., cum laude
Dakota Phillip McCluskey, B.A., summa cum laude
Laura Elisabeth Tew, B.A.
UNA Dean’s List...
24 local students earn degrees from University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA - Twenty-four Cullman-area students received degrees from The University of Alabama during its winter commencement on Dec. 16.
Those students were:
Grace Louise Alexander, of Arley, Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration
Wendi Marie Blackmon, of Arab, Educational Specialist
Cameron M. Brock, of Logan, Bachelor...
Wallace State’s Applied Technologies Division hosting 3rd annual Signing Day Feb. 15
Signing letters of intent with the Machine Tool Technology last February were Austin Dibble, Bailey White, Baylon Lesley, Cameron Flippo, Christopher Widner, Colton Terry, Dylan Jones, Eli Jackson Denney, Jeremiah Childs, John Davidson, Joshua Pope, Matthew Campbell, Nick Tindall, Noah Brown, Olon Morris, Robert...
Obituary: Nella Fayteen Johnson
Nella Fayteen Johnson, age 84 of Cullman, went to her heavenly home Monday, February 5, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her husband, H.M. Johnson. Fayteen is survived by daughters: Janet Calloway (Jackie), Karen Johnson, and Regina Thayer (Scott); sisters: Bobbie Johnson, Dairlene Lipsey...
Obituary: Kimberly Ann Wilson
Kimberly Ann Wilson, 48, of Haleyville, entered into rest on February 6, 2018 at Lakeland Community Hospital. Mrs. Wilson was born on January 15, 1970, in Jasper.
She attended Winston County High School. She enjoyed spending time and watching her grandsons play sports and traveling...
Obituary: Priscilla Mann Hodge
Funeral Service for Priscilla Mann Hodge, age 79 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Sellers officiating; burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs....
Obituary: Richard Allen Garner
Funeral service for Richard Allen Garner, 66, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Fairview Methodist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery, Pastor Scott Haygood officiating. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Garner passed away...
Breast Cancer Research Foundation of AL presents $950K to UAB; $37K from Cullman fundraising
Andres Forero, M.D., head of the UAB breast cancer research program, left, Carol Myers, president of the BCRFA Board of Directors, and Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D, director of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center / BCRFA
BIRMINGHAM - On Friday, Feb. 2, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation...
County schools closed remainder of week due to flu; city schools monitoring situation
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, seen here on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, made the decision to close county schools Thursday and Friday. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Shane Barnette made the decision to close...
Planning commission recommends 1 annexation, rejects another
Patrick Reid of ForeSite Towers answers a commission question about his company’s changes to an existing cell phone tower at this week’s City of Cullman Planning Commission meeting. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission had a quiet meeting this week,...
Chamber seeking historic Cullman memorabilia, artifacts
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center is seeking the public’s help as it puts together a “Hall of History” for its 75th Annual Meeting & Gala on March 8 at Stone Bridge Farms. The Hall will take attendees on...
WSCC softball features deep roster as Lions pursue 4th consecutive ACCC title
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State softball coach A.J. Daugherty believes this season’s lineup has quality depth, power and speed.
It’s a recipe that should make Wallace State strong contenders to defend its Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) championship.
Wallace State softball opened the 2018 season at Columbia...
Cullman County Schools closed Thursday and Friday due to flu
CULLMAN - The Cullman County School Board has canceled classes for Thursday, Feb. 8 and Friday, Feb. 9 due to the flu. Below is the statement released by the school system.
"Today we have 1,000 students absent. We are struggling to find subs for faculty...
Arrest report: Feb. 6
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Addison, Byron Timothy, 43
failure to appear- driving while revoked
Bennett, Laura Elaine, 44
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Cook, Samuel Austin, 39
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree assault
third-degree domestic violence-...
Cullman Police investigating overnight home invasion on city’s southwest side
CULLMAN - Cullman Police are investigating a home invasion that happened late Tuesday night on the city's southwest side. The incident occurred at a residence at 1011 Sheraton Road between 10 and 10:30 p.m.
According to Cullman Police Department Capt. of Investigation Becky Boyd, two...
Town hall meeting set for Feb. 12 in Vinemont
Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman / Tribune file photo
VINEMONT - Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman, Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry will welcome residents to a town hall meeting at the Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department...
AREA TOURNAMENT: Aggies knock off Warriors, 74-64; area roundup
HAYDEN - The Fairview Aggies knocked off the West Point Warriors 74-64 at Hayden High School Tuesday night to advance to the 5A Area 12 championship game.
The Aggies got off to a slow start offensively, scoring just seven points in the first quarter and...
Pet of the Week: Esther looking for her forever home
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to this week’s Pet of the Week, a 1-year-old female Aussie mix named Esther.
Esther is a medium-energy dog who struggles with shelter life, preferring the outdoors and a large grassy yard. She loves...
Ivey expedites signing of bill as part of Toyota-Mazda incentives package
Rep. Danny Crawford, R-Athens, Gov. Kay Ivey and Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur during the signing of Senate Bill 98 / Governor’s Office, Hal Yeager
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed into law Senate Bill 98, providing authority to counties to abate rollback ad...
Vinemont baseball gets upgrade thanks to Citizens Bank and Trust
Left to right: Citizens Bank and Trust’s Grace Griggs and Alan Wood, Coach Matt Collins, Josh Campbell from CBT and Vinemont High School Principal Robin Netherton / Citizens Bank and Trust
VINEMONT - The baseball program at Vinemont High School has some upgrades coming for...
Obituary: Samuel John Harbison
Funeral service for Samuel John Harbison, infant son of Jeremy and Angela Baker Harbison, will be on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Arrest report: Feb. 5
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Basinger, Timothy Lee, 50
public intoxication
Bullard, Eric Monroe, 23
possession of drug paraphernalia
first-degree theft of property
Callahan, Jeffrey Dale, 25
probation violation-first-degree theft of property
Edwards, Shelia Renee Carlee, 54
harassing...
Wallace State names students to President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 790 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 Semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while...
Ball fields, storm shelters and a new town hall
Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar at Monday night’s town council meeting / Nick Griffin
BAILEYTON - Baseball fields, storm shelters and a new town hall. Those were the top three items on the agenda at Monday night’s Baileyton Town Council meeting.
Mayor Johnny Dyar and the council...
State files lawsuit against major opioid manufacturers
Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall / Image source: WVTM 13
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall announced today that the State of Alabama has filed suit against Purdue Pharma, L.P., Purdue Frederick Company Inc., and Rhodes Pharmaceuticals, L.P. (collectively “Purdue”), the manufacturers and sellers...
Cullman Middle School’s Jessie Godbee wins 2018 County Spelling Bee
Jessie Godbee with her parents David Godbee and Tanya Davis / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, Cullman County Schools hosted the 91st annual Cullman County Spelling Bee at Temple Baptist Church, crowning Cullman Middle School’s Jessie Godbee the winner in a field of...
Bearcat Soccer revving up for another title run
Cullman High School soccer coach Casey Harbin, right, speaks with a player during a recent practice. The Bearcats' season kicks off Feb. 12 against Grissom. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Soccer season is rapidly approaching for the Cullman Bearcats and this year’s squad, led by...
AREA TOURNAMENT: Lady Aggies, Lady Warriors cruise to easy wins, setting up championship rematch; scoring roundup
FAIRVIEW - Area Tournament play began Monday for high school basketball, with teams looking to conquer their areas and move on to sub-regionals next week. In Fairview, the 5A, Area 12 Tournament saw Fairview manhandle Curry and West Point make quick work of Hayden.
Fairview...
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Boike
Funeral services for Elizabeth Ann Boike, 66 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Cullman City Cemetery, with Bro. Billy Randolph officiating. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs....
Tyrone Prothro on his past, his future and his faith
Former Alabama wide receiver, Tyrone Prothro, spoke at Church 212 in Cullman on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Church 212’s congregation packed out the church’s sanctuary Sunday morning, not just to celebrate its faith, but also to hear an Alabama legend,...
