Holly Pond business leaders talk growth
Brian Poole, Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce director of business development, third from left, speaks with Holly Pond business and organizational leaders during a business roundtable meeting Thursday evening. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND – Thursday evening, eight Holly Pond business and organizational...
Gudger buys lunch for community at Busy Bee
Senator-Elect Garlan Gudger, left, with The Busy Bee Café’s Kitty Spears at the restaurant on Thursday. Gudger bought lunch for the community. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Busy Bee Café may have never seen a lunch rush as packed as Thursday’s, thanks...
‘Feeding the body and the soul’: Church 212 starts community garden to feed the needy
Church 212 members work in the church’s community garden in early June (Photo courtesy Robert Taylor)
GOOD HOPE - Right down County Road 437 from Good Hope, members of Church 212 have been tending a garden, and harvest time is about to begin. Some plants...
U.S. Supreme Court says states can require online-only retailers to collect sales and use tax
MONTGOMERY - In a landmark ruling in the case of South Dakota v. Wayfair, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a 26-year-old decision and ruled that states can require internet retailers to collect sales and use tax in states where they lack a physical presence....
City school board approves early adoption of 2.5% pay raise for teachers; open house schedules
East Elementary Principal David Wiggins addresses the Cullman City School Board Thursday morning (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board early Thursday morning approved the early adoption of the state’s 2.5 percent pay raise for teachers. The increase will go...
Arrest report: June 20
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Lynn, Dalton Leonnard, 27
third-degree burglary (3 counts)
Pate, Carrie Bridget Pelman, 33
nonsupport
Shipp, Dennis Earl, 57
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Cullman...
(Updates) ALDOT inspecting damaged I-65 bridge in Cullman County
An 18-wheeler dump truck's bed came up and caught the bridge on I-65 at the 300 mile marker at the Guy Hunt rest area around 9 a.m. Thursday morning. State Troopers can be seen on the bridge here around noon. ALDOT is inspecting the...
A new calling: meet Good Samaritan’s new nurse practitioner
Stephanie Barnett is the new certified registered nurse practitioner at the Good Samaritan Health Clinic in Cullman. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Good Samaritan Health Clinic (GSC), the Cullman area’s medical service for county residents without insurance, welcomed Stephanie Barnett in April as...
Car show raises more than $3K for child hunger program
Scott Spitzer, Brenda Allison and Laurie Legg (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Pentastar South Car Club partnered with Cullman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to host the club’s annual Mopars at the Depot car show recently. The show brings Mopar vehicles from all over...
Wallace State has school-record 51 student-athletes recognized by NJCAA for academic achievements
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State athletics had a school-record 51 student-athletes recognized recently for their academic achievements during the 2017-2018 year in list released by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The new mark surpasses last summer’s record of 41 students.
Wallace State had 11...
ALERT: Utility termination scam targeting Cullman-area businesses
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department has recently received complaints from local businesses about delinquent power bill phone scams.
According to Sgt. Todd Chiaranda, businesses are receiving phone calls from an English-speaking man with an Indian accent claiming to represent the Cullman Power Board. The...
Cullman Swim Team easily puts away Albertville, 490-230
Swimmers take flight at Tuesday's swim meet at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center, where the Cullman Swim Team took on Albertville. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Swim Team hosted Albertville at the Cullman Wellness &Aquatic Center Tuesday night, and the...
Arrest report: June 19
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bearden, Kristie Meshal, 47
judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Blankenship, Ashlyn Leigh, 22
judge’s order- unlawful possession...
Bremen man charged with intent to distribute meth
Donald Holder (Cullman Police Department)
BREMEN - A Bremen man was arrested recently after officers with the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) and the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force executed a search warrant on County Road 62, according to the CPD.
The arrest happened...
WSCC student Brye Forbes 1st Academy of Culinary Arts SkillsUSA gold medal winner, preparing for national event
Brye Forbes is the first Wallace State student from the Academy of Culinary Arts program to win a gold medal at the state SkillsUSA competition. She’s now preparing for the national SkillsUSA event, which begins June 25.
Check out video of Brye Forbes preparing for...
FEMA registration period ends next Monday
ANNISTON - If you are a survivor of the tornadoes and severe storms that struck Alabama’s Calhoun, Cullman and Etowah counties March 19-20, you have a week to register for federal disaster assistance. The registration deadline is Monday, June 25 at 11:59 p.m.
As a...
Cullman library to host premiere of original Ben South children’s story at ‘book walk’
“The Reluctant Topiary” was written by Cullman’s hometown author and playwright, Ben Johnson South.
CULLMAN - If you’re looking for something fun and original (and did we mention FREE?) for kids to enjoy this summer, the Cullman County Public Library will host the premiere of...
Cullman County Democrats discuss future events, campaign support
A selection of stickers was available for attendees. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The June meeting for the Cullman County Democrats saw heavy discussion on the group's participation in county-wide events such as the Sweet Tater Festival, the Cullman County Fair (and fair...
12U Cullman Cats win world series title; players look to be part of tradition
The 12U Cullman Cats won the 2018 Playmaker World Series in Hoover last weekend. (Photos courtesy of Cresha Bradley)
CULLMAN - The 12U Cullman Cats Baseball took home the title over the weekend after finishing first in the 2018 Playmaker World Series in Hoover. The...
Arrest report: June 18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Blake, Barbara Marie, 35
probation violation- second-degree theft of property
Dollar, William Cody, 25
fourth-degree theft of property (2 counts)
Edwards,...
West Point’s Hwy. 157 turn lane project officially begins
WEST POINT - Mayor Kenneth Kilgo and the West Point Town Council met with T&K Construction at West Point Town Hall on Tuesday to hash out more details regarding the long-awaited Alabama Highway 157 turn lane project. Tuesday, June 19 is the official starting...
Dr. William E. Smith, Jr. named Cullman Regional’s first chief medical officer
Dr. William E. Smith, Jr.
CULLMAN - William E. Smith, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. has been named Cullman Regional’s first chief medical officer (CMO) by Cullman Regional CEO James Clements. Smith has served as CMO in a limited capacity for the past two years.
“As healthcare evolves...
Baileyton man arrested for selling meth
Brian Smith (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - A Baileyton man was arrested last week and charged with selling methamphetamine, according to the Cullman Police Department.
Brian Neal Smith, 44, was arrested by the CPD’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) and charged with three counts of unlawful distribution...
Pet of the Week: MacGyver will figure out how to win your heart
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
MacGyver is a hound/Anatolian Shepherd mix who’s around 1-year-old. He’s a laid-back, low-energy pet who could make a great therapy, service or comfort dog. He likes...
Garden City announces Freedom Celebration, upcoming paving projects
The Garden City Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - Keeping its June meeting short, the Garden City Town Council was excited to announce the town’s annual Freedom Celebration as well...
West Point launching food pantry; pre-conference set for Hwy. 157 turn lane project
The West Point Town Council on Monday night discussed the Town’s upcoming food pantry. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council held further discussions on a handful of issues at its monthly meeting Monday night, starting with the food...
Arrest report: June 15-17
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 15-17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Armstrong, Jason Eric, 43
FTA- third-degree domestic violence- menacing
Boone, Timothy Aaron, 23
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts)
Clarke,...
2nd annual North Alabama Homeschool Expo held at civic center
Event coordinators Brandy Thomas, Stephanie Pragel and Alanna Johnson (Not pictured: Elizabeth McDowell) (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Saturday marked the second annual North Alabama Homeschool Expo (NAHE), bringing students, parents and outside educators together at the Cullman Civic Center. The expo featured...
CULLMAN SWIM TEAM: Tritons bring home several 1st-place finishes
GUNTERSVILLE - The Cullman Swim Team had several first-place finishers at its meet in Guntersville on Thursday.
Individual events
Madeline Dowdy- (8 and Under) 100 yard IM, 25 Yard Backstroke and 25 Yard Butterfly
Mason Fuller- (9-10) 100 Yard IM and 50 Yard Butterfly
Sarah Woods (9-10) 100...
Addison woman pronounced dead at scene of wreck on CR 946
JONES CHAPEL - An Addison woman was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle wreck shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
Dorthy J. Williams, 67, was the lone occupant of the vehicle, which ran off the roadway...
CITY-COUNTY CLASSIC: Student anglers honor late peer, Jackson Lambert
Cullman High School anglers had special “In Memory of Jackson Lambert” messages on the backs of their shirts at Saturday’s City-County Classic High School Bass Tournament. All of the fishermen wore “Fishing with Friends” wristbands in memory of Lambert, who died last October. (Nick...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940 and 1957
From the Files of 1940:
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets At Church
On Tuesday afternoon, December 10th, the Lutheran Ladies Aid met at the Lutheran Church. A beautiful program was presented. Scripture was read by Mrs. Ernest Grund. The Life of Paul was studied. A map was...
What’s old is new: C-Street Café returning as Bulldogs Country Cook’n in Hanceville
On Friday, workers were making finishing touches like placing the new logo on the front door of Bulldogs Country Cook’n. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On June 19, Hanceville’s former downtown eatery C-Street Cafe will re-open its doors as Bulldogs Country Cook’n. Welcome...
Wallace State set to open community garden Saturday, June 23
WSCC students and community residents will tend gardens in raised beds like these located at Welti School. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - At the Hanceville City Council meeting Thursday evening, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Grant Specialist Kristi Barnett announced that the college’s...
8 Cullman-area students earn degrees from Samford University
BIRMINGHAM - A record 1,240 degrees were awarded recently at Samford University. That tops the 2017 record of 1,165. An estimated 250 students graduated with honors.
In the seven commencement ceremonies, 33 different degree programs were recognized, including the first graduates in the Doctor of...
Hanceville welcomes new shop and gathering spot for card and board gamers
Co-owner Nikolaos McCormick welcomes visitors on OG’s opening day Thursday. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday, Hanceville’s downtown revitalization efforts took another step forward as the city welcomed Outbreak Games (OG) to the old Hanceville Herald building at 111 Commercial St. NE....
May unemployment numbers up slightly: Alabama at 3.9%, Cullman County at 3.1%
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor on Friday released May’s unemployment numbers. According to ADOL, Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted May unemployment rate is 3.9 percent, an increase from April’s rate of 3.8 percent, and well below May 2017’s rate of 4.6 percent. Cullman...
Arrest report: June 14
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Burgett, Christopher Allen, 35
probation violation- second-degree assault
Childers, Joseph Matthew, 34
probation violation- obstruction- using a false ID
Davenport, Luther...
Cullman Sheriff: Don’t drink and drive, don’t text and drive, slow down
A Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducts a traffic stop. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry has a message for local drivers: don’t drink and drive, don’t text and drive, slow down.
According to a press release issued by the Cullman...
Locals recognized with 2018 Cullman Area Tourism Awards
Stone Bridge Farms’ Ron Foust received the Tourism Professional of the Year Award at Thursday’s Cullman Area Tourism Awards. Foust is pictured with Tourism Executive Committee Vice-Chair Katie Fine, left, and Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Leah Bolin, right. (Nick Griffin for...
Colony’s summer kids’ programs going strong; Educational Complex gets improvement grant
Kids tend a raised garden bed at Colony’s Educational Complex. (Photo courtesy Town of Colony)
COLONY - After success in 2017, the Town of Colony cranked its summer enrichment program back up this year. The program is based at the Educational Complex and includes educational...
CCBOE awards contract for Good Hope upgrades, announces personnel changes; lunch prices going up
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) voted to approve a maintenance department bid from P.G. Wells Enterprises, Inc. for electrical upgrades and renovations at Good Hope High School in the amount of $324,777. This project will be paid...
Not his first rodeo: Former Alabama AG and current AG candidate Troy King visits with supporters in West Point
Troy King, third from left, is flanked by Bradley Williams, far left, and Josh Speakman, far right, along with Brandin’ Iron employees at the restaurant Thursday evening. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
WEST POINT - West Point’s Brandin’ Iron Steakhouse welcomed a special guest Thursday...
Hanceville Council talks solar energy, community improvement projects
Wallace State’s Kristi Barnett addressed the Hanceville City Council about the school’s community garden project. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - At its regular meeting Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council heard about current and upcoming projects to improve the community and grow the...
Cullman celebrates Flag Day with annual event
Round 2's Greg Burks performs "God Bless America" as Col. Ken Brown looks on at the Cullman Elks Lodge during Wednesday night's Flag Day celebration. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Dozens made their way to the Elks Lodge Wednesday night for Cullman’s annual...
Vinemont receives clean financial audit
The Vinemont Town Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council welcomed Todd Johnson and others from The Church at the Atrium to its meeting Tuesday night. The church group...
This Father’s Day bittersweet for Senator-Elect Garlan Gudger
Local businessman, Cullman City Council President and Senator-Elect Garlan Gudger, Jr. is first and foremost a husband and father. This year, Father's Day will be bittersweet because of the recent loss of his dad, who was a familiar face in Cullman and a hero...
Ivey: Facebook to invest $750 million in new data center in Huntsville
Artist rendering of the Huntsville data center
HUNTSVILLE – Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that Facebook will invest $750 million to build a data center in Huntsville, creating 100 high-paying jobs. Ivey was joined for the announcement by Facebook representatives and local leaders.
The official...
Arrest report: June 13
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Allred, Dustyn Herndon, 23
writ of arrest- child support
Carter, Kenneth Shane, 36
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree criminal mischief
Ellis Daniel...
Inside Technology Village Cullman with newly-named Director, John Wessel
Director John Wessel in the Technology Village Cullman office (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council took a major step toward the full operation of Technology Village Cullman (TVC), approving the hiring of John Wessel as director. On...
Dr. Ryan Smith appointed new dean of students at Wallace State Community College
Dr. Ryan Smith
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College has announced the appointment of Dr. Ryan Smith as dean of students. He will assume the new role on July 2.
“Wallace State looks forward to continuing to strengthen access, opportunity and success for all students under...
Falkville man killed in single-vehicle crash
HARTSELLE - A Falkville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at 2 a.m. Thursday morning, June 14, according to Alabama State Troopers.
Troopers said Phillip Wayne Penn, 60, was killed when the 2000 Jeep Wrangler he was driving left Alabama Highway 36 and struck...
Cullman County Republican Women hear from 3 run-off candidates
Sen. Gerald Dial speaks at the Cullman County Republican Women meeting this week. Dial is facing Rick Pate in the July 17 runoff for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Attendees of this month’s meeting of the Cullman...
Wallace State baseball’s Blake Rivera named a NJCAA 2nd-team All-American
Former Wallace State pitcher Blake Rivera is a NJCAA 2nd-team All-American for his impressive work during the 2018 season.
HANCEVILLE – Former Wallace State pitcher Blake Rivera has enjoyed a memorable June thus far.
Rivera was named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I...
UPDATE FROM THE TRAIL: Fairview veteran reaches 700-mile mark on Appalachian Trail
Col. Donald Fallin is keeping The Tribune apprised of his progress as he hikes the Appalachian Trail to raise funds for children of fallen warriors. (contributed)
VIRGINIA - On Monday afternoon, Fairview veteran, Col. Donald Fallin (U.S. Army, retired) passed the 700-mile mark on the...
Summer safety: swimming
CULLMAN - As summer progresses and heat indexes rise, pools, lakes and beaches will see more and more usage each day. While fun, dangers exist for swimmers, especially younger children. Drowning can happen to anybody under the wrong circumstances; swimmers should be aware of...
Arrest report: June 12
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Dill, Aubrey Joseph II, 36
disorderly conduct
Dill, Naomi Lynne, 39
public intoxication
Freeman, John Steven, 53
harassing communications
FTA- possession of drug...
CULLMAN SWIM TEAM: Tritons trounce Decatur
Image courtesy of CST parent Joey Duncan
CULLMAN - The Cullman Swim Team, the Tritons, won handily over Decatur Tuesday at home. The Cullman boys won 280-62, while the girls finished 230-118.
First-place finishers included:
Charlie Long (8 & Under) 100 Yard IM
Lauren Windham (8 & Under)...
Fun, family-friendly Flag Day celebration tonight at Elks Lodge
Sons of the American Revolution member Smokey Ferguson with the Pine Tree Flag, which was used very early in the American Revolution (Col. Ken Brown)
CULLMAN - Cullman’s annual Flag Day celebration will be held at the Elks Lodge tonight, Wednesday, June 13 at 7...
‘Libraries Rock’ events through June at Cullman library
The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library is hosting “Libraries Rock” events through June. (Noah Galilee for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - As part of its "Libraries Rock!" program, the Cullman County Public Library’s main branch will be hosting different speakers and presentations three...
Colony votes to establish a Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry
The Colony Town Council welcomed representatives from Quality of Life Health Services and Carpenter’s Cabinet to its meeting Tuesday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council welcomed Chris Warnick, founder of Carpenter’s Cabinet, a Falkville-based nonprofit food...
Cullman Commission passes resolution to increase local mental health services
WellStone Behavioral Health COO Chris Van Dyke speaks about the Stepping Up Initiative at Tuesday's Cullman County Commission meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday morning, the Cullman County Commission approved a resolution allowing it to sign on to the Stepping Up...
Good Hope moves to encourage development on County Road 437, recognizes fishing team
The Good Hope City Council recognized the Good Hope Fishing Team for its performance at the state tournament. Good Hope took second place at the tournament and qualified for the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series National Championship. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD...
Arrest report: June 11
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Amaro, Anthony Dwayne, 34
possession of drug paraphernalia
Beavers, Cody Nathaniel, 26
first-degree theft of property
Brasher, Tracy Nicole, 27
FTA- DUI
Enochs,...
Hitting the mark on the world stage: East Elementary, Bolzle, Ray, Henderson shine in NASP World Tournament in Louisville
The East Elementary archery team finished in third-place in the Bullseye shoot at the NASP World Tournament in Louisville over the week. (Photo courtesy of Jordan Whitlock)
CULLMAN - The East Elementary archery squad brought home third place in the Bullseye shoot at the National...
Busy meeting: Cullman names Technology Village director, approves deteriorated properties ordinance
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer with the new Technology Village Director John Wessel (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council had a busy evening Monday, with business ranging from run-down old buildings to the City’s newest appointed office.
Technology Village...
City of Cullman names John Wessel director of new Technology Village
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer with new Technology Village Cullman Director John Wessel (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – At its meeting Monday evening, the Cullman City Council officially approved the hiring of John Wessel as the director of Technology Village Cullman...
‘Opportunity Zones’ meeting Tuesday, June 12 at Cullman City Hall
CULLMAN - CPAs, bankers, lawyers, developers, investors, entrepreneurs and property owners in the city of Cullman are urged to attend a free meeting on Tuesday, June 12 from 10 a.m.-noon in the Cullman City Hall auditorium for more details on the new alternative economic...
Annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer event draws crowd for a good cause
An archer takes aim at his target at this year’s Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer tournament in Cullman. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Bowhunters of Alabama (BHA) and the Heritage Archery Club teamed up to co-host the seventh-annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer 3-D Archery...
Arrest report: June 8-10
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 8-10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Abbott, Kalyn West, 26
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Coleman, Alex Wesley, 20
attempting...
GrubSouth restaurant delivery service takes off this Thursday in Cullman; drivers wanted
CULLMAN - Look out, Cullman residents: restaurant delivery service will be available beginning this Thursday, June 14. Huntsville-based GrubSouth, which started six years ago in a Huntsville living room, has gone from contracting with nine restaurants to now between 150-200 in Huntsville, Madison, Athens...
Cullman Community Theatre still seeking actors for ‘The Music Man;’ auditions Tuesday
CULLMAN - Wayne Cook, Director of the revived Cullman Community Theatre, has put out a request:
“Well the auditions have begun! We have had some great talent come out. Our needs fall in the area of men and boys. Could you help motivate some men...
18 local students make JSU’s spring 2018 honor’s list
JACKSONVILLE - Jacksonville State University has announced its honor's list for spring 2018. To be named to the President's List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 GPA while attending full-time. Full-time students earning a GPA of 3.5-3.99 are named to the Deans' List...
I-65 mainline paving to begin Tuesday night
CULLMAN - Work on Interstate 65 from Exit 305 south to the Blount County line continues after a week’s delay.
Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) North Regional Public Information Officer Seth Burkett said on Friday, “They lost a week between rain and Rock the South...
City school board awards contracts for East, West Elementary roofs; personnel changes announced
CULLMAN - This week, the Cullman City School Board approved recommendations from Stephen Ward & Associates, Inc. to award a contract to low bidder Porter Roofing Contractors, Inc. from Morrison, Tennessee for roof replacement at West Elementary School and to award a contract to...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905, 1930, 1935 and 1955
From the Files of 1905
There was not more than a third of a crop of strawberries this year.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Stinson was climbing a tree, caught a live telephone wire and was unable to turn loose. Neighbors soon rescued...
More than 100 turn out for Jeremiah Castille, Character Camp
Alabama Football’s Elisha Shaw leads a group of athletes at Saturday’s Castille Character Camp at Cullman High School. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The 11th annual Castille Character Camp took place on the turf of Oliver Woodard Stadium Saturday morning on the campus...
Jones Chapel parent reports suspicious vehicle; CCSO confirms
This photo shows the vehicle a Jones Chapel mom said stopped in front of her home last week. She said the driver, a woman, offered her young son chocolate. (Lauren Moore/Facebook)
JONES CHAPEL - A parent in the Jones Chapel community reported a suspicious vehicle...
Cullman Swim Team nabs victory from Arab on the road
CULLMAN - The Cullman Swim Team (CST), the Tritons, came away with the win Thursday over Arab. The final meet score was Cullman, 493 and Arab, 218.
CST first-place finishers included:
Charlie Long (8 & Under) 100 Yard IM, 25 Yard Breaststroke and 25 Yard Butterfly
Lauren...
Visiting judge promotes establishment of Veterans Court in Cullman County
Baldwin County Presiding District Judge Michelle Thomason visited veterans in Cullman this week to talk about her mission to bring a Veterans Court to Cullman County. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman VFW Post 2214’s Thursday night speaker sat down with The Tribune...
Mills, Fairview’s Hartline making the move to Cullman High
Nina Mills, left, and Mary Hartline, right, are joining the basketball coaching staff at Cullman High School. (Photo courtesy of Amber Hembree)
CULLMAN - Cullman High School has added a couple of new faces to the Lady Bearcats Basketball coaching staff: former Fairview Lady Aggies Head...
2nd Fridays returns to downtown Cullman
Cullman High School’s Lindsey Lowery won a free 2nd Fridays booth for her business “Pixie Fudge” in a competition sponsored by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneurs’ Academy (YEA!). (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, as the work week...
Pet of the Week: Dixie needs a forever home
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Dixie is described by Ruttkay as “an introverted blue heeler” close to 2 years old. She’s a sweet and very submissive low-energy pet who would make...
Cullman Regional celebrates Wound Care Awareness Week
Cullman Regional’s Wound Care Team: (L-R) Laura Lambert, RN; Cheri Dixon, RN; Carley Nicholas, EMT; Jill Keeton, RN -clinical nurse manager; Megan Isbell, HBO tech; Kayla Watson, RN; Matt Davis, RN; Dana Daniel, director; Jessica Formby, RN; Jennifer Hanes, office coordinator
CULLMAN - Currently...
Holly Pond council hears school AC concerns, talks temporary replacement worker
J.B. Williams proposed a plan to get air conditioning for the school gyms. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The June meeting of the Holly Pond Town Council opened with public comments regarding the lack of air conditioning in the middle and high...
Baileyton awards bid for 2 storm shelters
The Baileyton Town Council met this week. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Baileyton Town Council met this week to continue discussion of ongoing AT&T contract negotiations and to award a bid for the construction of two storm shelters.
The council expressed hope that...
Arrest report: June 7
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Cook, Misty Lashay, 34
FTA- tampering with a witness
Cummings, Madyson Brooke, 20
drug court sanction- unlawful possession of a...
Cullman Police make arrest in May Adelsheim Circle shooting
Jose Figueroa (Cullman Police Department)
Updated 6-8-18 at 5:36 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department has made an arrest in the double shooting that occurred on May 3 at a residence on Adelsheim Circle Southwest. Jose Francisco Figueroa, 27, of Holly Pond has been charged...
Genesis: New studio opens in Vinemont
Genesis welcomes all children, boys and girls alike, for lessons in dance, baton, tumbling, pageantry and color guard. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
VINEMONT - There’s a new studio in town. Genesis Performing Arts is now officially open in Vinemont. The ribbon was cut on...
CWAC makes a splash with summer’s first dive-in movie
People packed the pool for the first dive-in movie of the summer Thursday night. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center (CWAC) on Thursday night kicked off its annual series of dive-in movies with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” The...
Wallace State’s Susan Copeland establishes endowed scholarship for nursing students
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, left, presents Susan Copeland with a certificate acknowledging Copeland’s gift to the Wallace State Future Foundation establishing the Susan M. Copeland Endowed Scholarship to benefit WSCC Nursing students.
HANCEVILLE - Students at Wallace State Community College in need of...
Jones Chapel man charged with selling meth
Cody Clay (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - Cody Lemark Clay, 29, of Jones Chapel, was arrested on Tuesday, charged with two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance for allegedly selling methamphetamine, according to the Cullman Police Department.
The CPD said Clay was arrested by...
Update: Fairview veteran reaches 600-mile mark on Appalachian Trail
Col. Donald Fallin reached the 600-mile mark on the Appalachian Trail on the afternoon of Monday, June 4. (Photo courtesy Donald Fallin)
FAIRVIEW - Retired U.S. Army Col. Donald Fallin, who is hiking the Appalachian Trail from north Georgia to Maine to raise awareness and...
Cullman Power Board celebrates Lineworker Appreciation Day
Five linemen received the Cullman Power Board Award of Excellence for their work in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. L-R: Michael Ugarkovich, Madison Pearson, Randall Gallia and Blake Overton. Not pictured: Tyler Hancock (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Power...
Cullman Swim Team off to strong start
Swimmers prepare for a race on Tuesday in Jasper (Photo courtesy of team parent Joey Duncan)
JASPER - The Cullman Swim Team (CST) had several first-place finishers Tuesday at its meet in Jasper. The CST will compete in two meets per week over the next...
Jessica McBrayer promoted to Wallace State’s new women’s basketball coach
Jessica McBrayer, 29, has been named Wallace State’s women’s basketball coach this week. McBrayer led the Lady Lions to a 23-8 record and to the ACCC semifinals during the 2017-2018 season.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College announced the appointment of Jessica McBrayer as head...
City of Cullman makes donation to American Legion Boys, Girls State programs
Pictured, L-R: Becky Barnard, Diane Reid, Don Reid and Mayor Woody Jacobs
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday presented an appropriation check to the American Legion Cullman Post 4 and Auxiliary Unit 4 to help support the organization’s Boys State and Girls State...
Arrest report: June 6
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Blanton, Freda Joanne, 42
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Chambers, Jason Wayne, 35
third-degree criminal possession...
Cullman’s Brooke Edwards competing in Miss Alabama Pageant this week
Brooke Edwards (Photo courtesy of Miss Alabama Pageant, Inc.)
HOMEWOOD - Cullman resident Brooke Edwards is competing this week in the Miss Alabama Pageant. Edwards is a sophomore at The University of Alabama where she is studying business management and entrepreneurship. She is a graduate...
Cullman man being extradited from Virginia following manslaughter indictment
Brandon Hamm (Feb. 2018 mug shot from Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - A local man was arrested in Virginia this week and will be extradited back to Cullman County to face charges of manslaughter. Brandon Adam Hamm, 33, of Cullman, was picked up from...
