Obituary: Nancy Ann Carey
Nancy Ann Carey, age 72 of Decatur, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at her residence. She was born, July 23, 1945 in Providence, RI to Stanley and Marie Banach. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is preceded in...
Obituary: James Sherrell Rhodes
Funeral service for James Sherrell Rhodes, 79, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Bethsadia Cemetery, Bro. Mike Tidwell and Bro. Carlton Bates officiating. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Obituary: Nancy Louise Townsend Haynes
Nancy Louise Townsend Haynes was born January 1, 1945 in Decatur, AL to Claude & Leona Francis Maddux Townsend. She passed away on January 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Frank & Minnie Townsend and Frank & Inez Maddux;...
THURSDAY: I-65 lane closure in south Morgan Co.
HUNTSVILLE - The outside lane and shoulder of Interstate 65 northbound near mile marker 319 (south of the Falkville exit and north of the Lacon exit) in Morgan County will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for guardrail...
(Updated) Coroner ID’s woman killed in Wednesday night crash in Vinemont
Updated 1-4-18 at 9:57 a.m.
VINEMONT - A Vinemont woman died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, who identified the victim as Kendra Elizabeth Johnson, 34.
Johnson was driving a 2002 Chevrolet truck, hit a guardrail and overturned,...
Obituary: Refford Eddy
Funeral service for Refford Eddy, 77, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Bethsadia Cemetery, Revs. Larry Brown and Tim Nabors officiating. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr....
Arrest report: Jan. 2
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Aaron, Amos Moses, 31
first-degree receiving stolen property
first-degree theft of property
Gamble, Charles Verlis, 40
public intoxication
Laningham, Kevin Lee, 40
failure to register/establish SORNA (5 counts)
Moss, Bayli Nichole, 19
third-degree...
County Schools on 2-hour delay Thursday, Friday
CULLMAN - Cullman County Schools will be on a two-hour delay due to extremely cold temperatures on Thursday, Jan. 4 and Friday, Jan. 5.
Cullman City Schools will start at normal time, according to Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson.
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Alabama ‘mudpuppy’ now listed as endangered species
The Black Warrior waterdog, also known as the Alabama mudpuppy, is now listed as an endangered species. / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
ALABAMA - The Black Warrior waterdog, a large aquatic salamander found only in the Black Warrior River Basin in Alabama, is now...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors, Raiders start off new year with victories
WEST POINT - What a way to start off 2018 for the West Point girls and Good Hope's boys, along with the JV boys, coming away with big wins Tuesday night.
Good Hope 42, West Point 37 (JVB)
Things started off slow between both teams, but...
Upcoming development could begin new approach to downtown construction
Architect’s concept drawing of the front of the proposed Turner three-story business/loft apartment development / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission met in a protracted session, voting to recommend to the city council a modification of Cullman’s ordinance...
Fairview moves to appoint Edelman new councilman
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to approve the appointment of Steve Edelman as its new councilman. Edelman, who was not present at the meeting, will fill the seat left vacant by Norman Dye, who passed away in September 2017....
Upcoming legislative session highlights
Cullman’s legislative delegation: Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman; Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope; Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; and Rep. Ed Henry, R-Hartselle / Tribune file photos, State of Alabama
CULLMAN - As Alabama’s Legislature gets ready to begin the 2018 session, The Tribune took a peek...
CCSO: shooting investigation reports turned over to DA
Logan Trammell / Facebook
CULLMAN - Findings of an investigation into a fatal Christmas Eve shooting have been turned over to the Cullman County District Attorney's Office, the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) confirmed late Tuesday. The victim in the incident, Logan Wayne Trammell, 22,...
Mark Britton: in his own words
Coach Mark Britton, pictured here on Jan. 1, 2018, led the Cullman High School football program for 17 years. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The 2017 football season was an emotional one for the Cullman Bearcats. After 17 years as head coach, Mark Britton announced...
Missoula Children’s Theatre in Cullman; auditions Jan. 15
Image courtesy of Missoula Children’s Theatre
CULLMAN - Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) will make its annual stop in Cullman this month. The group will be in town from Jan. 15-20 to put on “Jack and the Beanstalk.” The production will include area children, ages 5-18,...
Arrest report: Dec. 29 – Jan. 1
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 29 - Jan. 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anderson, Madilyn Paige, 19
failure to appear- liability insurance required
failure to appear- minor in possession of alcohol
failure to appear- speeding
Anderson, Steven Matthew, 39
failure...
Movie Review: “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” a fun time
“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” directed by Jake Kasdan is neither a direct sequel, nor a reboot of the original “Jumanji” movie from 1995, but it clearly takes place in the same world. There are some references to the original placed throughout the film...
PREP BASKETBALL: Games this week
In last week’s West Point Christmas Classic, the freshmen title went to the ninth-grade Cullman Bearcats, who beat Muscle Shoals 44-35. / Josh McBrayer
CULLMAN COUNTY - Here’s a look at basketball matchups around the area this week.
Jan. 2:
Cullman @ Guntersville (9B, JVG, JVB, VG,...
Separate fires destroy 2 homes on New Year’s Day
Image shows house fire near Bethsadia Monday afternoon. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Separate house fires destroyed two homes in Cullman County on New Year's Day. The first was on County Road 1339 in Vinemont and the second near the 6000 block of U.S. Highway...
NWS Huntsville: Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect from 9 p.m. to noon Tuesday
CULLMAN - A WIND CHILL ADVISORY remains in effect for the Cullman area from 9 p.m. tonight until noon Tuesday.
From the National Weather Service in Huntsville:
Bitterly cold arctic air and northerly winds will create dangerous wind chills across the Tennessee Valley tonight through Tuesday...
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UCF stays perfect, defeats Auburn in 2018 Peach Bowl, 34-27
Auburn's Eli Stove (12) / Josh McBrayer
ATLANTA - It was a rough start for both the University of Central Florida (UCF) and Auburn University to open the 50th Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The Knights won the toss but were quickly forced into a three-and-out by...
Warming stations open in Cullman and Hanceville
Left to right: Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little, Cullman County VOAD Director Chris Hopper and Cullman Parks and Recreation Director Nathan Anderson / W.C Mann
CULLMAN COUNTY - As temperatures dip down into dangerous lows, authorities and volunteers around Cullman...
Remembering 2017; anticipating 2018: part 2
Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Randall Shedd, Kerry Watson and Jerry Barlett / WSCC / Tribune file photos
CULLMAN COUNTY - In this installment of The Tribune’s New Year’s series, we hear from Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Rep. Randall Shedd, Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson...
Files from Yesteryear: 1919 and 1959
From the Files of 1919:
Eleven students at API were expelled this week for hazing of freshmen.
Miss Lucile Sparks entertained a group of young friends at a Halloween party. Present were Gladys Kilpatrick, Mattie Lea Rollo, Helen Buchmann, Esther Wood, Nannie Mae Burrows, Bessie Metz,...
New Year’s closings and sanitation schedules
Cullman County
Cullman County offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 for New Year’s Day. County Sanitation will run its normal routes.
City of Cullman
City offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in observance of New Year’s Day. Both Monday’s and Tuesday’s residential...
Cullman’s Tyler Nunnelly on being a Bearcat, heading to EKU
Tyler Nunnelley (61) has signed with Eastern Kentucky University. / Joe McElroy
CULLMAN - The Cullman Bearcats have developed a tradition for elite offensive linemen and senior Tyler Nunnelley is the latest product. Nunnelley was a four-year starter on the offensive front for Cullman and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos take consolation win; schedule for Jan. 2-5
Holly Pond 60, Rowen County (KY) 42 (Boys)
The Holly Pond Broncos left Tennessee Saturday with the consolation bracket crown after defeating Rowan County (Kentucky) in the consolation round of the King of the Smokies Tournament in Pigeon Forge.
Zach Shaw led Holly Pond (15-3) with...
NWS Huntsville issues Wind Chill Advisory for Sunday night/Monday morning
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a WIND CHILL ADVISORY for midnight Sunday night until 11 a.m. Monday morning. Wind Chill Advisory
A bitterly cold arctic front will bring dangerous wind chills to the Tennessee Valley on Sunday night. A Wind...
The Warrior: unmasked
Sam Roberts, the face behind The Warrior, covering the 2017 West Point Christmas Classic on Thursday, Dec. 28. / Nick Griffin
WEST POINT - It’s fair to say that most of the schools in the area have an active presence on social media. Some are...
What’s on deck for upcoming legislative session
CULLMAN COUNTY - Before the 2018 legislative session kicks off in Montgomery on Jan. 9, The Tribune caught up with area Representatives Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope and Randall Shedd, R-Fairview to talk about what citizens might expect to see coming out of Montgomery this...
Bill Smith Buick GMC donates $1.8K to Bosom Buddies
The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation received a check for $1,833 from Bill Smith Buick GMC, Inc. Shown in the photo is Judy Grissom, CCBBF board member, receiving this check from Andy Cole, general manager.
For support during the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness...
CP&R’s Community Wellness Week set for Jan. 1-6; Polar Bear Plunge Jan. 6
Dameon Jackson reacts to the cold air as Christy Turner exits the pool after last year’s Polar Bear Plunge. / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) is gearing up to start the new year with a week full of promotions and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Scores from around the area
Section 52, Cold Springs 50 (Girls)
Cold Springs looked to end the DAR Christmas Tournament on a winning note against Section, but fell just short at the end, losing by two points. The Lady Eagles (8-8) look to end their three-game skid next Thursday at...
WEST POINT CHRISTMAS CLASSIC: Warriors finish 3rd in varsity; Bearcats take 9th-grade title
West Point's Rylan Jones / Josh McBrayer
WEST POINT- Friday marked the final day of the West Point Christmas Classic and what a day it was. Thrilling wins, technical fouls and a hot clock made for an interesting day.
Brewer 65, Meek 34 (championship)
From their 14-8...
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Elks, New Year’s Eve-Eve at Goat Island
The Cullman Elks Lodge will hold a New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball Sunday evening. / Cullman Elks Lodge
CULLMAN - Where do you and yours plan on ringing in the new year? Below are two local options.
Goat Island Brewing Pre-New Year’s Eve Party
Saturday, Dec. 30,...
County Commission meeting notes: Dec. 28
Cullman County Commission / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held a regular meeting on Thursday, with only three items on its agenda. All three passed unanimously.
Approved a three-year participation agreement with the ACCA Liability Fund of the period of Jan. 1, 2018...
Arrest report: Dec. 28
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Brewer, Charity Faye, 36
possession of drug paraphernalia
possession of prescription medicine
Brown, Amanda Black, 35
failure to appear- driving while suspended
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument...
ADPH issues alert of increased flu activity across Alabama
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an alert of increased influenza (flu) activity across the state.
A media release from the ADPH reminds the public that the flu is a very contagious respiratory illness, with symptoms including fever, cough,...
AL AG Marshall joins legal fight to support Trump’s order against sanctuary cities
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 11 state attorneys general in an amicus brief to support President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding sanctuary cities.
The attorneys general filed a friend-of-the-court brief on Dec. 22 urging the U.S. Court of...
Insurance checklist for 2018: 5 policies to review as you start the new year
MONTGOMERY - The start of a new year is a good time to re-evaluate your insurance coverage needs. Changing circumstances may require updated policies. Did you have a baby? Get married? Purchase a new home or car? If so, you'll want to check whether...
Strange New Year’s traditions from around the world
New Year’s Day is just around the corner, and before you know it, people from all over the world will celebrate its arrival by doing some pretty strange things. While people here in Alabama might chow down on black-eyed peas, collard greens and ham...
PREP BASKETBALL: Scores from around the area
West Point 59, Phil Campbell 46 (Girls)
West Point found a perfect time to snap their four-game skid Wednesday: in the Keith Davis Memorial Christmas Tournament, as they improve to 11-4 on the season with a double-digit victory over the Lady Bobcats.
Lauderdale County 68, West...
WEST POINT CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT: Day 2 recap
West Point's Rylan Jones (5) / Nick Griffin
WEST POINT - Day two of the West Point Christmas Tournament started off with a bang and set the tone for the rest of the day.
Good Hope 64, Priceville 54
Good Hope came out with a purpose to...
Remembering 2017; anticipating 2018
Pictured left to right: Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman / Tribune file photos
CULLMAN COUNTY - As the new year is upon us, The Tribune is taking a little time to ask...
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth talks hometown and new job
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, right, with Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, in July / W.C. Mann
COLONY - The town government of Colony has faced some challenges this year, but Mayor Donnis Leeth seems as upbeat as ever. On Tuesday, The Tribune sat down with Leeth...
Arrest report: Dec. 27
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Hudson, Felisha Nichole, 31
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana...
CPD: Traffic stop nets almost 22 grams of meth
Micky Dwayne Teague / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A traffic stop in Cullman led to the discovery of 21.9 grams of methamphetamine and the arrest of a Decatur man, according to the Cullman Police Department. Micky Dwayne Teague, 49, was arrested and charged with...
Hanceville man arrested for allegedly molesting multiple children
Wade Allen Waldrop / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
HANCEVILLE - A Hanceville man was arrested on Dec. 26, following an investigation by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) in which it was discovered that he allegedly molested multiple children under the age of 12, according...
City Parks and Rec hosting ski trip Jan. 26-28
Photo courtesy of Winterplace Ski Resort
CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation announced this morning it will host a ski trip Jan. 26-28. The event, the department’s first-ever ski trip, will take place at Winterplace Ski Resort in West Virginia. The ski trip is limited...
Governor awards $2.3 million to assist low-income residents
MONTGOMERY- Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2.3 million for programs that help low-income residents take steps to secure gainful employment and improve their quality of life. Community Action Partnership of North Alabama Inc., which serves Cullman, Lawrence and Morgan Counties, received $104,223.
The...
Governor announces Alabama Bicentennial Schools Initiative
Photo courtesy of Alabama 200
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey this month announced the Alabama Bicentennial Schools education initiative. The initiative is designed to encourage all public, private and homeschool students and teachers to participate in the celebration of Alabama’s 200th anniversary of statehood in...
Update: Family says man was accidentally shot, killed by own father
Logan Trammell / Facebook
JONES CHAPEL - More details have been revealed about the Christmas Eve shooting that resulted in the death of Logan Wayne Trammell, 22, of Jones Chapel. Family and friends spoke to Birmingham news station WIAT CBS 42, saying the young man...
Cullman’s Roxanne Orr on Belmont University’s Dean’s List
NASHVILLE - Roxanne Orr, of Cullman, qualified for the Fall 2017 Dean's List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.
Approximately 35 percent of...
Arrest report: Dec. 22-26
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 22-26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boyd, Amy Jessica, 46
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Conklin, Neal Patrick, 39
failure to appear- illegal possession of alcohol
Crumbley, Clint Jordan, 18
carrying a...
Monograms Plus owner Margaret Hamm named to Alabama Retail Association board
Margaret Hamm / Alabama Retail Association
MONTGOMERY – Margaret Hamm, co-owner and operator of Cullman’s Monograms Plus, was recently elected to the Alabama Retail Association’s board of directors.
Hamm’s term begins Jan. 1, 2018. Monograms Plus, a jewelry, gift and apparel shop that offers onsite monogramming,...
Pet of the Week: meet Casey, who wants to start the new year in a forever home
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Casey, our Pet of the Week:
“Hi! I’m Casey, a 1.5-year-old, 30-lb. female terrier mix. I was picked up as part of an animal cruelty case. I know how to love, though;...
Cullman area football players make ASWA’s All-State Team
CULLMAN - The Alabama Sports Writers Association’s (ASWA’s) All-State Football Team was released Saturday night and several local stars appeared on the list. The teams are broken down by classification and each classification has a first and second team offense as well as first...
WEST POINT CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT: Day 1 recap
WEST POINT - The West Point Christmas Tournament tipped off Tuesday afternoon, making for a full day of round ball.
Brewer 52, Good Hope 46 (Varsity Game 3)
Success running the floor coupled with good inside shooting led to the Brewer Patriots jumping out to a...
NWS Huntsville: Light sleet, ice, snow possible in area overnight
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville issued the following Special Weather Statement for the Alabama counties of Franklin, Lawrence, Morgan, Marshall, De Kalb and Cullman:
Light Wintry Precipitation Possible South of the Tennessee River After Midnight
A weak disturbance will bring light precipitation to...
Cullman’s Will Raney presents honors research during UA’s CBH Live
TUSCALOOSA - Will Raney, of Cullman, a student in the Computer-Based Honors Program in the Honors College at The University of Alabama, presented the goals, outcomes and impact of research conducted in fall 2017 during "CBH Live 2017," an interactive presentation. The title of...
West Point awarded $120K grant for turn lane, infrastructure
Pictured is West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo. / Tribune file photo
Edited 12-27-17 for clarity
WEST POINT - The Town of West Point has been awarded a $120,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), according to a statement from the office of Gov. Kay Ivey.
The CDBG funds...
Homecoming: Wendy Shaw returns to Cullman as the city’s first certified nurse midwife
Wendy Shaw is Cullman’s first-ever certified nurse midwife. / Cullman Primary Care
CULLMAN - Cullman native Wendy Shaw is happy to be home. She’s even happier to be breaking new ground as the city’s first-ever certified nurse midwife (CNM). Shaw is now practicing at Cullman...
What happens on December 26?
CULLMAN - We at The Tribune hope that you had a merry Christmas; but that day is now behind us and Dec. 26, the day of returned gifts, is upon us. Of all those treasures and trinkets that got bought before Christmas, just how...
Jones Chapel man killed in Christmas Eve accidental shooting
Updated 12-25-17 at 9:02 p.m.
JONES CHAPEL - An accidental shooting has claimed the life of a Jones Chapel man. Logan Wayne Trammell, 22, died early Christmas morning after being accidentally shot on Christmas Eve.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said the incident occurred around...
Christmas Eve at Sacred Heart
Fr. Patrick Egan compliments the kids on a job well done. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Sunday afternoon, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in downtown Cullman celebrated one of its favorite annual traditions in the Christmas children’s pageant. During the Christmas vigil Mass (the...
Poet’s Corner: “The Shepherds”
"And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them." Luke 2:20
The Shepherds
Out in the fields the shepherds kept, their flocks beneath the sky.
The angel came and so afraid,
the shepherds...
Applicants wanted for 2018 Cullman County Master Gardener class; begins Jan. 31, 2018
Applicants are wanted for the 2018 Cullman County Master Gardener class, to begin Jan. 31, 2018. If you register for the class before Dec. 31, the fee is $125 and includes the cost of a thick reference notebook, refreshments, travel expenses for speakers and...
Holiday season traditions: Christmas trees
A Christmas tree decorated with Chrismon symbols and other ornaments at Oak Level Baptist Church near Holly Pond / W.C. Mann
As we count down to Christmas, The Tribune decided to take a look at some things folks often do during the Advent/Christmas season, both...
Business spotlight: Greencraft Mowers
CULLMAN - Greencraft Mowers has been a fixture among local businesses in Cullman for years. It’s a family-owned business that has grown from a repair shop to a store offering products, advice, repairs and much more. Owner Ross Harrison has been around the business...
Foxgloves & Fireflies: glitter in the cornbread
Since when did everything switch from rushed to warp speed? Christmas and other holidays are always a hectic time, but this is just ridiculous!
Even though shopping online has given some of us a way to avoid crowded malls, it just hasn’t given me a...
Nick’s Picks: 10 best Christmas movies
Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) from "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" / Warner Brothers
CULLMAN - It's that time of year again for families all over the country. Christmas is approaching, and everyone has at least one movie that they watch around this time every year. This...
Devil Dawgs serves up hope and joy for Christmas
Pat and Joe Brown (R), with help from Michael Washam (L), serve up lunch outside Five Points Grocery Thursday. / W.C. Mann
Love God, serve people. God has blessed us a lot with our business. I’m a retired Marine, and this is all that we...
Youth lacrosse league forming now; register through Dec. 27
CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation is forming several youth lacrosse teams to compete with teams from Birmingham and Huntsville this spring. Registration is open now through Dec. 27 for the league, which is for girls and boys ages 7-12. Registration is $100 and...
Students with advanced degrees forging new career paths at Wallace State
Jason Sanford entered Wallace State’s Welding program in January 2016 after spending a decade in the banking industry as a loan lender. Sanford is on track to graduate in May 2018.
HANCEVILLE - Stroll through Wallace State Community College programs like welding or nursing and...
Hoop dreams: Whitlock brings love of game to new basketball complex
Cullman Basketball Complex owner Branch Whitlock (in gray) said he saw a big local need for a facility like his. / Nick Griffin
HANCEVILLE - Cullman has always been a big sports town, but basketball can sometimes take a back seat to baseball and football....
Holiday closings and sanitation schedules
Edited 12-27-17
Cullman County
Cullman County offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25-26, for the Christmas holiday and Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 for New Year’s Day.
Cullman County Sanitation will not collect garbage on Christmas Day.
Monday routes will be run on Tuesday; Tuesday will be...
Save the date: Tim Tebow Night to Shine Special Needs Prom Feb. 9; pre-registration open now
From the 2017 Night to Shine Prom/ courtesy Fairview: the Grace Place
FALKVILLE - On Feb. 9, Fairview: the Grace Place in Falkville will host its second annual Night to Shine Special Needs Prom, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Pre-registration for the event is...
ST. BERNARD CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT: Saints, Cleveland take title games
The St. Bernard Saints pose with their St. Bernard Christmas Tournament title trophy on Friday night, Dec. 22, 2017. / Josh McBrayer
CULLMAN - The St. Bernard Christmas Tournament wrapped up today on the campus of St. Bernard Prep. In the end, the home-team Saints...
From the mouths of babes
CULLMAN - First United Methodist Church Cullman (FUMC) hosted a Christmas program put on by its Mom’s Day Out and Sonshine Preschool students this week, and the sanctuary was full of excited parents and kids. The students ranged in age from 2 to 5...
Arrest report: Dec. 21
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Phillips, Shannon Dawn, 38
permitting dogs to run at large
permitting livestock to run at large
Walker, Connie Wood, 60
third-degree criminal mischief
Warhurst, Jodi Davis, 42
possession of drug paraphernalia
first-degree...
Pet of the Week: Senior gal Dulcet looking for her forever companion
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay, a volunteer at the Cullman County Animal Shelter, introduces us to Dulcet, a senior yellow lab.
Dulcet is and older and wiser female, a potential therapy dog. She is an excellent companion and likes to hang out with you while you...
Alabama unemployment hits record low 3.5%; Cullman Co. steady at 3%
MONTGOMERY – The state’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.5 percent, a new record, according to a media release from Gov. Kay Ivey. Cullman County’s rate is holding steady at 3 percent.
Ivey announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate set a...
ALDOT reminds drivers to drive responsibly this holiday season
MONTGOMERY – With the highest year-end travel volume on record expected* and those road trips taking as much as three times longer than normal**, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is reminding travelers to have patience and drive responsibly this holiday season.
To ease holiday...
Hanceville joins state program to collect debts from Alabama tax refunds
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council voted to enact an ordinance that creates a mechanism to collect debts, whether those who owe those debts like it or not. The measure will allow the Alabama League of Municipalities’ Municipal Intercept Service (MIS)...
BUFFALO WILD WINGS CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE: Bearcats, Aggies take 2nd place finishes
The Bearcats with their second-place trophy from the "Boneless Bracket" in the Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge. / Nick Griffin
HANCEVILLE - It was a tale of two halves for the Cullman Bearcats Thursday night in the Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge "Boneless Bracket" Championship...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville, Holly Pond each nab a pair of wins
Hanceville's RJ Evans (1) / Norman Bush
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Bulldogs took on the Holly Pond Broncos in a series of four home games Thursday at Lane Horton Gymnasium.
Hanceville 47, Holly Pond 33 (JV Girls)
The JV girls took to the court first. The Lady...
Saints, Lady Eagles get wins in St. Bernard Christmas Tournament
CULLMAN - Things got off to a rocky start for Vinemont when the Eagles took on a hot-shooting St. Bernard team. The Saints were money from the floor, burning up the nets and taking a 21-5 advantage after eight minutes of play.
St. Bernard picked...
Cullman Christmas tradition: Sacred Heart Children’s Christmas Eve Pageant and Mass
New pageant director Monica Windham with daughter Jordan Windham (L) and niece Anna Hilb (R) / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in downtown Cullman, the annual Christmas Eve Children's Mass featuring the Christmas Pageant has become a tradition. Around 30...
Arrest report: Dec. 20
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Abbott, Randall Joe, 30
probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Duke, Michael Ray, 36
probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Golden, David Gene, 42
attempting to...
Cullman Co. Mayors and Commissioners Association selects new officers, public service award recipient
Incoming CCMCA officers, from left, Vice President Donnis Leeth of Colony and President Bill Oliver of Holly Pond / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At its last meeting of 2017, the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association (CCMCA) elected new officers, and selected a recipient for...
FULL STORY: County mayors, commissioners support vote on fuel tax hike to fund road repairs
Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope explains the proposed fuel tax legislation to county commissioners and mayors at Wednesday's meeting of the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association (CCMCA) voted to support...
Vinemont High team wins InSPIRESS Competition at UAH
Vinemont High School's InSPIRESS team / Photo courtesy of Shannon Bridges
VINEMONT - Vinemont High School’s InSPIRESS team won its division in the InSPIRESS Competition at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) on Dec. 15.
“The mission this year was to design a payload that...
BUFFALO WILD WINGS CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE: Cullman cruises past Hayden; scoring recap
HANCEVILLE - Cullman took on Hayden to finish off day one of the Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge inside Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State Wednesday night.
The Bearcats didn't waste any time getting off to a great start as they jumped...
ALEA preparing for greater Christmas presence on Alabama roadways
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will have a greater Christmas presence this holiday season by assigning all available Alabama State Troopers to patrol Alabama’s roadways and to bolster efforts to prevent traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities.
The goal is quite simple: to...
BUFFALO WILD WINGS CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE: Fairview muscles by Mobile Christian
Fairview's Bryson Fletcher (42) takes a shot from the line. / Norman Bush
HANCEVILLE - The Fairview Aggies fought their way to a tight 56-53 win over the Mobile Christian Leopards in the Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge Wednesday night in Tom Drake Coliseum on...
Mayors, commissioners vote to support new fuel tax
Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope explains the proposed legislation to county commissioners and mayors at Wednesday's meeting of the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association voted to support legislation that would...
BUFFALO WILD WINGS CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE: Hanceville routs Cleveland
HANCEVILLE - It was a great day to be a Hanceville Bulldog fan Wednesday at Tom Drake Coliseum as the Bulldogs varsity boys’ basketball team ran through the Cleveland Panthers, 71-37, in one of the first matchups of this year’s Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas...
Arrest report: Dec. 19
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bonner, Natalie Faye, 30
DUI- .08 BAC or greater
Budweg, Carl Edward, 70
harassment
Dunson, Carlton Evan, 50
grand jury- failure to register/establish SORNA
probation violation- failure to register/ establish SORNA
Harbin,...
Wallace State Diagnostic Medical Sonography program awards graduates
The Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Class of 2017 includes, from left to right, front row: Courtney Jones, Joy Calloway, Neeki McNeely and Erica Barnhouse. Second row: Taylor Shewbart and Courtney Summers. Third row: Jessica Batson, Erica Roberson and Payton Chittam. Fourth...
