4 free, community-wide Thanksgiving meals this week
CULLMAN - Thanksgiving week is upon us, and, as usual, the Cullman community is stepping up in a big way. There are at least four community-wide meals around the area, and they are all free. So, if you are looking for somewhere to spend...
#NotYourGrandmasChurchBazaar: Cullman FUMC holds annual market
Organizers had fun with the marketing for this year’s market, using the hashtag #NotYourGrandmasChurchBazaar / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - As the holiday season draws near, many people are looking for presents for friends and family, and local fundraiser sales can be a great way to...
AG Marshall joins coalition urging protection of prayer at public meetings
Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall, right, seen here in a Tribune file photo from 2017
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 22 states recently in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the practice of lawmaker-led prayer at public meetings.
“Lawmaker-led...
Convicted murderer Charles Manson dead at 83
LOS ANGELES - Cult leader and murder mastermind Charles Manson, whose name became synonymous with horrific crime in 1969, has died, according to a media release from the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation.
Below is the media release, in full:
Inmate Charles Manson, 83, died...
Gov. Ivey kicks off Farm-City Week with tree planting
Gov. Kay Ivey kicked off Farm-City Week by joining members of Rotary, Alabama Farm-City and Alabama TREASURE Forest Association (ATFA) for a ceremonial tree planting on the Capitol grounds Nov. 17. From left are ATFA Executive Director William Green, Rotary District 6880 Governor Bill...
NWS Huntsville: Freeze warning in effect for area from 9 p.m. tonight through 8 a.m. Monday
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FREEZE WARNING for 9 p.m. Sunday through 8 a.m. Monday. The warning is for the counties of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall and Cullman. This warning includes the cites of...
Hanceville man killed in single-vehicle crash in Blount County
BLOUNT COUNTY – A Hanceville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Saturday, Nov. 18 in Blount County.
According to Alabama State Troopers, Carl Wallace Williams, 60, was killed when the 2004 Ford pickup he was driving left the roadway, struck a fence and...
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1932 and 1952
From the Files of 1902:
W.C. Boub spent Monday in Trimble.
Issac Cofer has received the contract to build the McMinn Bridge, near Trimble.
J.M. Black, of Walter, was in town on Thursday.
“Uncle” Joshua Oaks, of Simcoe, was in town on Wednesday.
James Harbison and David Strickland were...
8 area principals participating in new leadership academy
Eight area principals are participating in the Principal Leadership Academy. Pictured left to right are: Robin Netherton (Vinemont High School), John Hood (Good Hope High School), Mike Jones (West Point Intermediate School), Kevin Sullins (Harmony School), Tonya Cupp (Good Hope Primary School) and Vicky...
Hanceville man struck, killed by vehicle near Athens
LIMESTONE COUNTY - A Hanceville man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Limestone County early Saturday evening, according to a statement from Alabama State Troopers.
Cordell Hall Barnett, 74, a pedestrian, was hit by a 2017 Hyundai SUV on Alabama Highway 99, 3...
Vinemont band boosters hold annual craft show
Vendors had a variety of handmade crafts and goodies for sale at this year’s annual show. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - Running a school band program isn’t cheap. Uniforms, instruments, instrument repairs, transportation, food for the performers and any registration fees for contests and competitions...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Naked Emperor and church in Cullman County
The Protestant Church is in greater need of reformation today than the Roman Catholic Church was in the 16th century. Absolutely true!
“The Emperor's New Clothes” is a Danish fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen and first published in 1837. The phrase “the emperor...
Playground funded in part by Cullman contributions complete in Frankweiler
FRANKWEILER, GERMANY - The Frankweiler office of the Palatine Forest Association (PWV Frankweiler) in Germany has released new photos of a recently-completed playground funded in part by a contribution made by Cullman’s Friends of Frankweiler in honor of longtime member Margot Tanner, who left...
Lights of Love program Dec. 7
A Tradition Continues…Silent Night: Lights of Love participants close out the ceremony with the tradition of singing "Silent Night" as the lights magically appear and brighten the medical center. (2016, caption and photo courtesy of the Cullman Regional Foundation)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Foundation...
PET OF THE WEEK: help sweet Ginger find her forever home
Ginger is about 18 months old. / Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Ginger, The Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Ginger is a stray who has been at the shelter since late October. She is...
Qualifying dates set by Cullman GOP
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Party has announced qualifying dates for the 2018 Republican primary election. Those interested in running for public office may qualify from Jan. 8, 2018 to Feb. 9, 2018.
Local GOP Chairman Waid Harbison said that if candidates do not...
Cullman to host ‘Friends of Cullman’ from Frankweiler in the spring
The Friends of Cullman group / Photo courtesy Sigrid Rong/Friends of Cullman
FRANKWEILER, GERMANY - The Friends of Cullman, counterpart to Cullman’s Friends of Frankweiler, has announced an upcoming trip for its members from Frankweiler to Cullman next spring.
From the organization’s press release (translated from...
County DHR celebrates record number of adoptions in 2017
Amy Smith, Cullman County DHR director, said, “It is our position at Cullman County DHR that NO child should be deemed unadoptable, and that there is a forever family made for every single child in foster care with a plan of adoption.” / W.C....
Cold Springs, Fairview unite in Purple Out for beloved former coach
Regina Willoughby, second from right, currently battling pancreatic cancer, was surrounded by friends and family during Friday night’s Purple Out event in her honor. / Nick Griffin
BREMEN - The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Fairview Aggies Friday for a night full of basketball. The...
2nd-grader Emma Potter wins statewide reading award: tickets to Iron Bowl
West Elementary second-grader Emma Potter, with her family, after winning tickets to this year’s Iron Bowl / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - A second-grade Auburn fan received a special surprise Friday afternoon at West Elementary: tickets to next week’s Iron Bowl. Emma Potter received the tickets...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison Bulldogs take a bite out of Hackleburg, advance to quarterfinals
Both teams come together after Friday night's game. / Josh McBrayer
HACKLEBURG - The second round of the AHSAA 1A state playoffs was a hard-nosed, hard-hitting contest. Addison dug in deep and came away with the 41-16 victory over Hackleburg.
Like they have so many times...
Movie Review: ‘Thor: Ragnarok’
Photo credit: Marvel Studios
This is the third movie of the Thor franchise, and the 17th of the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Ragnarok is directed by Taika Waititi and tries to shake up the tone of the MCU by making a pure comedy. One...
Purple Power! Cold Springs and Fairview unite tonight for Pancreatic Cancer
BREMEN - Although Cold Springs players, students, faculty and fans bleed blue and gold, this evening they will shed their tried and true colors for purple as the Cold Springs Eagles and the Fairview Aggies unite for a Purple Out for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness...
Cullman Farm-City: Stan and Suzanne Wood named 2018 Farm Family of the Year
Stan and Suzanne Wood receive the Farm Family of the Year award. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At its annual banquet Thursday evening, the Cullman Farm-City Committee named Stan and Suzanne Wood of Riverwood Farms in Bremen as the 2018 Farm Family of the Year.
The...
State’s Oct. unemployment rate record low 3.6%; Cullman Co. at 3%
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey’s office Friday morning released the state’s latest unemployment numbers. According to the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL), Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 3.6 percent, down from September’s previous record-tying rate of 3.8 percent, and well below...
Happening Friday and Saturday
CULLMAN - The holiday season is ramping up, and that means more weekend events around town. Find full event listings at www.CullmanTribune.com/Calendar. Below are a few annual events to enjoy.
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18: Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show
This annual craft show will take...
A night of accolades at city school board meeting
Members of the Cullman High School FCCLA with sponsor Carin Rains, left and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, right / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board gathered Thursday evening for its monthly meeting, kicking things off with recognitions of the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats sweep Mortimer Jordan
CULLMAN - The Bearcats and Lady Bearcats had almost everyone in the scoring column in both games in their sweep of Mortimer Jordan at home Thursday night.
Cullman 70, Mortimer Jordan 51 (Girls)
The Lady Bearcats put up at least 20 points in the first three...
PREP BOWLING: St. Bernard, Cullman look solid in tri-match
Cullman bowlers take their turns. / Josh McBrayer
CULLMAN - The Cullman Bowling Center was abuzz with chatter and excitement as St. Bernard, Cullman and East Limestone laced up their bowling shoes for a tri-match on the lanes Thursday evening.
East Limestone was the overall victor...
Rumors jumps biggest hurdle with approval of site plan
Mayor Woody Jacobs and City Building Director Rick Fulmer chat with architect Frank Fagg and Rumors owner Annette Harris before the planning commission meeting. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - It was high noon for Rumors Deli on Thursday, literally. At noon, the Cullman City Planning...
Arrest report: Nov. 15
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bartlett, Robin, 53
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Brown, Dayron Daniel, 43
third-degree receiving stolen property
Brown, Paul Gordon, 59
third-degree theft by deception
Clark, William Bennett, 61
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
Farr,...
Bridging the gap: 4 Lawrence Co. residents in Boston as part of special documentary
Producer/Director Susanne Goldstein, left, facing camera, discusses details with Line Producer Rachel Trobman, as Team LC member Kacey Hall, right, looks on. / Loretta Gillespie
MOULTON - The Tribune’s Loretta Gillespie is on a special journey this week. She is one of four people from...
Cullman Regional Foundation announces new board members
Pictured L-R: Champ Crocker, Cullman Regional Foundation president, Sarah Hicks and Dr. Bill Peinhardt / Courtesy of Cullman Regional Foundation
CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Foundation is proud to announce two new members of the Foundation Board of Trustees. Champ Crocker, Cullman Regional Foundation president,...
Give thanks!
Guests are welcomed to the inaugural Frances and Doug Reese Memorial Community Thanksgiving Meal Wednesday evening at Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville. / Nick Griffin
HANCEVILLE - Hopewell Baptist Church opened its doors wide Wednesday evening, hosting the inaugural Frances and Doug Reese Memorial Community...
Moore campaign: 12 women come forward to affirm Roy Moore’s character
MONTGOMERY – Wednesday night, the Judge Roy Moore Campaign for U.S. Senate released the statements of 12 women who it claims are coming forward as character witnesses for the embattled Moore. The statements were released following a news conference by Moore's attorney, Phillip L....
More than 1,000 attend sheriff’s church safety class
Chief Deputy Brett Holmes, left, speaks to an attendee after Tuesday night's Cullman County Sheriff's Office church safety class at Temple Baptist Church. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - In light of the recent Texas church shooting and other violent tragedies, Sheriff Matt Gentry decided that...
Arrest report: Nov. 14
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Caldwell, Elizabeth Cay, 53
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Hallmark, Roger Matthew, 39
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Hoehn, Elizabeth Vinson, 38
harassment
McFadden, Tammy Leigh, 27
failure...
‘Straight Talk About Your Diabetes’ seminar Nov. 16
CULLMAN - In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, Cullman Regional is hosting a “Straight Talk About Your Diabetes” seminar on Thursday, Nov. 16. With so much misinformation out there about diabetes, it is important for people to understand what’s true and where to find...
Cold Springs takes a pair from Vinemont
Kinley Campbell (32) in Tuesday night's game against the Vinemont Lady Eagles / Josh McBrayer
VINEMONT - Tuesday night’s match up between the Vinemont Eagles and the Cold Springs Eagles was intense from the opening to the final whistle. The action went back and forth...
Historic sites in Colony marked with Bicentennial signs
The Reverend Kiki Terry and members of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church are pictured with their Alabama 200 Bicentennial sign. / Photo courtesy Drew Green
COLONY - On Sunday, Drew Green of the Cullman County Bicentennial Committee delivered “Alabama 200” marker signs to two...
Hopewell Baptist hosting free Thanksgiving meal Wednesday
HANCEVILLE - Hopewell Baptist Church, as part of its 175th anniversary celebration, is hosting the inaugural Frances & Doug Reese Memorial Community Thanksgiving Meal on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 4:30-8 p.m.
According to the church, “On November 15 we gather together, in the spirit of...
Arrest report: Nov. 13
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Black, April Dawn, 46
fourth-degree theft of prope rty
Garrett, James Eugene, 20
unlawful possession of a controlled substa nce
Henderson, Christopher Daniel, 35
failure to appear- third-degree theft of prope rty
Holt, Joylnn,...
Operation Christmas Child collection week kicks off with ceremony at Northbrook Baptist
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and project volunteers prepare to cut the ribbon. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, representatives of three area churches, along with Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, gathered at Northbrook Baptist Church to begin National Collection Week (Nov. 13-17) for the...
Cullman council approves more annexations; stage set for downtown Christmas celebration
CULLMAN - At its regular meeting Monday evening, the Cullman City Council continued its recent trend of multiple property annexations. After annexing more than 60 properties in five sections of the city’s outskirts in October, and 12 properties in six sections in September, the...
REMINDER: Sheriff’s office holding church safety class tonight
Mourners participate in a candlelight vigil held for the victims of a fatal shooting at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Sutherland Springs, Texas. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
CULLMAN - In the wake of the tragic church shooting in Sutherland...
Colony celebrates Veterans Day with community breakfast
Colony area veterans gather outside the Colony Educational Complex on Saturday, Nov. 11 to celebrate Veterans Day. / Town of Colony
COLONY - On Veterans Day 2017, the Town of Colony hosted 75 guests and community leaders to share a homemade breakfast to honor veterans.
The...
St. Bernard, Cullman compete in quad matches at Cullman Bowling Center
CULLMAN - Cullman and St. Bernard took on Hartselle and Priceville in quad matches at the Cullman Bowling Center on Monday afternoon.
Girls
A short-handed Cullman girls' team fell to Hartselle, 630-259, in the first game of the day. Skylar Moore bowled a 158 while Alexis...
Roy Moore: ‘I don’t even know the woman’
Roy Moore addresses the media Monday evening. Photo credit: ABC 33/40
CULLMAN - A fifth accuser came forward on Monday, alleging that Judge Roy Moore, Alabama candidate for U.S. Senate, sexually assaulted her when she was a teenager. In a press conference Monday afternoon, Attorney...
Arrest report: Nov. 9-12
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 9-12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Alexander, Joshua Wayne, 36
failure to appear- speeding
Carroll, Kevin Douglas, 44
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Clontz, Jonathan Brooke, 38
writ of arrest- child support
Cox, Calvin, 51
failure to appear-...
Residents invited to have coffee with Sheriff Gentry
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County residents are invited to join Sheriff Matt Gentry and deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office for coffee over the next few weeks to discuss issues that may be occurring in their communities.
Citizens can come by just to chat...
UPDATE: The latest on Sunday night’s double shooting in Cullman
The home where the incident occurred, seen here Monday morning, Nov. 13, 2017, is located in the Carrol Acres subdivision on the southeast side of the city of Cullman. / Wendy Sack
Updated 11-13-17 9:07 a.m.
CULLMAN - Details continue to emerge this morning after a...
1 dead in double shooting on Cottonwood Dr in SE Cullman
Story updated 11-13-17 at 8:44 a.m.
http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2017/11/13/update-latest-sunday-nights-double-shooting-cullman
Story updated 11-12-17 at 9:06 p.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the deceased as Perry Shoemake, 56, of Cullman. The injured party, who has not been officially identified, is in critical condition at UAB Hospital.
Story updated 11-12-17...
Car show nets almost $3K for Fairview band
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview High School Band put on its third annual car, truck and tractor show Saturday at Randall Shedd Community Park, and the community came out to show its support. At the end of the day, the band raised almost $3,000 for...
Drugs in Cullman County: what’s happening and what can be done about it
CULLMAN - As part of an ongoing series on the national drug crisis and how it affects the Cullman area, The Tribune is asking local authorities in the field to answer a few basic questions. From the law enforcement perspective, Cullman Police Chief Kenny...
GUEST EDITORIAL: Plan ahead to stay fit during the holidays
Tis the season for homemade sweets that only come around one time of the year. These tempting treats usually come with obligatory attendance to an event with family, friends or coworkers. So, since you’re at a party and your favorite treat won’t stop staring...
Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Show raises funds for Christmas Love
CULLMAN - The 31st annual Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Show was held at Depot Park on Saturday and featured a huge selection of vehicles displayed for guests to admire. The car, truck and motorcycle show is put on to raise money for Christmas Love...
Make a joyful noise
Cullman County Schools Superintendent and Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene Executive Board Chairman Shane Barnette hung out with the choir, and even housed several members in his home during their stay in Cullman.
CULLMAN - On its 2017 American tour, the Ugandan Kids Choir made...
TRIBUNE COLUMN: The importance of honoring all veterans
Vietnam veteran Jim Alderman reacts during a therapy session for combat-related stress at the Bay Pines Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Bay Pines, Fla. Oct. 29, 2015. DoD photo by EJ Hersom
It’s almost surreal that our country is at war half a world away,...
Developer, Marine veteran Roy Drinkard receives key to the city
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, Roy Drinkard and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs at Friday evening’s event where Drinkard received a key to the city and a special certificate from Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - In a brief ceremony on a cool...
OP-ED: In Alabama, we have our veterans’ backs
Dedication. Honor. Commitment. Sacrifice.
Those are the traits that come to mind when I think about our nation’s veterans. I saw these qualities lived out every day by my dad. Boadman Nettles Ivey, my father, served in WWII as part of a field artillery division....
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Meek falls in round 1 to Pickens County, 34-7
Pickens County's Jacaurian Washington (5) with the ball / Josh McBrayer
REFORM - The Meek Tigers were looking for a huge road win in the first round of the 2017 AHSAA 1A playoffs at Pickens County, and looking for their first win in three games...
The Nelons to perform at Wallace State Nov. 16
NASHVILLE - Three-time Grammy Award-nominated family gospel quartet, The Nelons, will perform at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the campus of Wallace State Community College on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at 7 p.m. Single tickets will be available at the door for $30...
VETERANS DAY: Holly Pond honors veterans with reception, service of celebration
A drama team put on a shadow play honoring the veterans./ W.C. Mann
HOLLY POND - On Thursday morning, Holly Pond’s elementary, middle and high schools came together to honor local veterans ahead of Saturday’s observance of Veterans Day. After a well-attended breakfast reception where...
VETERANS DAY: Good Hope students lead school’s program
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope High School held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Thursday afternoon and the outside of the gym was covered in patriotic poems written by some of Good Hope’s students. In the gym lobby, there were even more poems and messages...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats end season with 14-0 loss to Ramsay
BIRMINGHAM - The Cullman Bearcats went on the road in round one of the AHSAA state playoffs to face the defending 6A state champion Ramsay Rams and came up short in a physical, defensive matchup, 14-0. The Bearcats’ defense held the Rams’ offense to...
Moore responds again to allegations of sexual misconduct
(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
MONTGOMERY - Judge Roy Moore responded again today to allegations that surfaced Thursday morning in a report from The Washington Post that Moore initiated a sexual encounter with a 14-year-old girl when he was 32, and an assistant district attorney, in...
VETERANS DAY: Cold Springs celebrates area veterans
Veterans recognized by Cold Springs High School on Thursday. / Nick Griffin
BREMEN - Cold Springs High School held its annual Veterans Day program Thursday morning and the program was full of contributions from the student body. The Royal Blue Band was there to provide...
Alabama Retail Assoc. tour kicks off Christmas in Cullman
Kids play in “snow” from one of two machines Shane Quick hopes will turn the Warehouse District into a winter wonderland for shoppers. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Friday morning, the merchants of the Warehouse District gathered with Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and other...
SERVICE NOTE: James D. Kreps graduates USAF basic training
United States Air Force Airman James D. Kreps 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,...
Gov. Ivey promotes Veterans Day through proclamation and executive order
Gov. Kay Ivey signs Executive Order 712; pictured to the far left is Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Clyde Marsh and to the right of Ivey is Alabama National Guard Adjutant Gen. Sheryl Gordon. (Governor’s Office, Hal Yeager)
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on...
Arrest report: Nov. 8
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Butts, Christopher Trey, 22
grand jury- unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle
Hubbert, Patrick Allen, 30
failure to appear- liability insurance required
Hyde, Kody Lee, 23
bail jumping- unlawful...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: West Point loses heartbreaker to Brooks, 41-30, in round 1
KILLEN - The 2017 football season has ended for the West Point Warriors after falling to Brooks in an offensive shootout 41-30 in the first round of the 2017 AHSAA 5A playoffs. Both teams combined for nearly 800 yards of offense on the night;...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Broncos’ season ends with 35-0 loss to West Morgan in round 1
TRINITY - The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to take on the West Morgan Rebels Thursday night in the first round of the 2017 AHSAA 3A state playoffs. The Broncos played tough all night, but the Rebels looked impressive, dominating the game and getting a...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison cruises past Hubbertville, 45-13, to advance to round 2
ADDISON - It was a cold start on a chilly Thursday night for Addison, but it didn’t take the Bulldogs long to warm up; they steamrolled over Hubbertville 45-13 on their way to the second round of the 2017 AHSAA 1A state playoffs.
Hubbertville started...
Vinemont man charged with selling meth
Zackery Allen Sparks / Cullman Police Department
GOOD HOPE - A Vinemont man was arrested on Monday, Nov. 6 in Good Hope and charged with two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
Zackery Allen Sparks, 26, was arrested by the Cullman Police Department (CPD)....
Leaders respond to Roy Moore allegations
Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks to guests at a Republican dinner in Cullman on July 28, 2017. / Tribune file photo
ALABAMA - Political leaders from around the state are responding this afternoon to the allegations that...
Cullman County youths bring home awards from state sheep show at Alabama National Fair
Kiah Lake of Cullman County was named reserve supreme champion in the Breeding Division of the Alabama National Fair Youth Sheep Show in Montgomery Nov. 3. He also was the reserve champion in the Commercial Division. Judge was Robert Carr of Russiaville, Indiana. The...
City and County offices closed Friday
Both Cullman City and Cullman County offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day. Sanitation schedules will not be affected.
SAR recognizes wounded warrior David Grissom
David Grissom, right, of Cullman recently received a Wounded Warrior Coin and certificate from local Sons of the American Revolution President Ken Brown.
Grissom served in Vietnam as a U.S. Army Ranger. His unit was assigned to the U.S. 9th Infantry Division. He received a...
Heartland Quilt Guild meets tonight at 6
The Heartland Quilt Guild will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Christ Covenant Church, 1310 Saint Joseph Dr. NW, Cullman.
Program: Kathy McLeroy, owner of the Sew Blessed Fabric and Embroidery Shop will demonstrate some of her interesting ideas.
Refreshments will be served....
‘I pray that our beautiful star-spangled banner never ceases to wave’
Honored WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War veteran and keynote speaker Julian Campbell with his wife of 69 years, Marie Campbell / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - It’s not common these days to hear first-person accounts, in person, of what it was like to serve in...
AHSAA playoffs: 5 area teams in round 1 this week
Cullman's Hayden Henderson (2) and Miguel Tizapa (88) last Friday night, Nov. 3, against Chelsea. The Bearcats will face Ramsay this week in the first round of the playoffs. / Joe McElroy
CULLMAN COUNTY - It is hard to believe that another regular season of...
The spirit of giving: Merchants Bank presents checks to local nonprofits
Local nonprofit representatives, who were not told the amounts they were receiving beforehand, react when their checks are revealed. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday afternoon, Merchants Bank donated proceeds from its 2017 Charity Golf Classic, held on Sept. 25. Nonprofits Cullman Caring for...
Wallace State baseball has five sophomores sign with Division I programs
Wallace State baseball players signing letters of intent on Wednesday were, from left, Blake Rivera (Auburn), Dalton Sinquefield (Troy), Tanner Rusk (UAB), Kolby Robinson (Southeastern Louisiana) and Jackson Tavel (Jacksonville State). They are joined by Wallace State assistant coach Ben Hawkins.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s...
Free diabetes screening at Cullman Regional Nov. 9
CULLMAN - In recognition of National Diabetes Month, Cullman Regional is offering a free diabetes prevention screening to the community on Nov. 9. Visits are by appointment only.
According to the American Diabetes Association, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. You can...
2 seasons in, Hanceville’s Craig Flanigan is out
HANCEVILLE - Following two seasons as head football coach at his alma mater, Hanceville High School's Craig Flanigan is out. Hanceville Principal Jimmy Collins confirmed the decision Wednesday morning.
"Hanceville High School would like to thank Coach Craig Flanigan for his time spent as our head football coach,"...
Arrest report: Nov. 7
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Kelley, Shane Wesley, 31
parole violation/revocation- unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance
fourth-degree theft of property
McAlpin, Delaney Ross, 29
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
McDaniel, Douglas...
West Point Middle School scholar’s bowl takes 3rd at Wallace State Invitational
Pictured, left to right, are Ashton Lindsey, Ryan Hancock, Evan Franks and Brodie Henry. / Lee Henry
HANCEVILLE - West Point Middle School's sixth-grade scholar's bowl team placed third on Friday at an invitational tournament held at Wallace State.
Three sixth-graders from WPMS, Ashton Lindsey, Ryan...
Opioid crisis: national public health leaders offer advice to local communities
BALTIMORE - At “America’s Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact,” a national summit conference at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health on Monday, Oct. 30, public health leaders and political leaders who have been involved in confronting drug abuse through their...
Welti Elementary honors veterans with special program
A Welti Elementary student speaks in part of Tuesday night’s Veterans Day program at the school. / Nick Griffin
WELTI - Welti Elementary School held its annual Veterans Day program Tuesday night and the gym was packed with veterans and their families. This year’s ceremony...
As Alabama marks 200 years, some parts celebrating 300
Reenactors in Wetumpka, on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Alabama Historical Commission’s celebration of the 300th anniversary of the establishment of Ft. Toulouse by the French in 1717. Photo courtesy Dolan Trout
WETUMPKA - Since March of this year, Alabama has been recognizing its establishment...
Cullman Democrats draw big names at fall ball
From left, North-Central Alabama Young Democrats President Roger Duke; Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, D-Madison; Alabama Democratic Party Voter File Manager Josh Robinson; and National Committeeman for the Alabama Young Democrats Josh Coleman at Friday night's Fall Ball in Cullman. / Photo courtesy...
Circus comes to town: more ‘whys’ than ‘wows’
Nosey the Elephant carries kids on rides in a pen on Main Avenue last weekend. / CAAWA
CULLMAN - This past weekend, a strange sight appeared in front of the Rent-A-Center on Main Avenue Southwest, just off U.S. Highway 278: an elephant in a small...
Arrest report: Nov. 6
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Barnett, Jeremy Wayne, 36
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Brown, Dayron Daniel, 43
second-degree theft of property
judge’s order- first-degree receiving stolen property
Doss, Bethany Nicole, 31
second-degree bail jumping- unlawful...
Sheriff’s office holding church safety class; local churches encouraged to attend
Investigators work at the scene of a deadly shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Sunday Nov. 5, 2017. A man opened fire inside of the church in the small South Texas community on Sunday, killing more than 20 people. (Jay...
House committee streamlines process for veterans to update status on AL driver’s licenses
MONTGOMERY - State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, who serves as chairman of the House Interim Committee on Driver’s License Review, joined with members of the panel on Monday to announce new, streamlined procedures that allow former members of the military to list their veteran...
Planning Commission: Rumors Deli hits roadblock; Royal Technologies gets go-ahead
Frank Fagg, of F & O Architects, and Rumors Deli’s Annette Harris address the Cullman City Planning Commission Monday evening. / W.C. Mann
Updated 11-8-17 8:29 a.m.
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission reviewed site plans for Royal Technologies, Park View...
Battle of wits: Weekly Scholar’s Bowl League scoreboard (high school)
CULLMAN COUNTY - This year’s Scholar’s Bowl League season kicked off on Oct. 12. The league is made up of teams from high schools all over Cullman County who meet each Thursday after school on the campus of Wallace State Community College, this year...
Wallace State conference center named in honor of Dr. William F. Peinhardt
Wallace State Community College unveiled the new name of the School of Nursing and Center for Science Conference Center as the Dr. William F. Peinhardt Conference Center, thanks to a $250,000 pledge by the Cullman Savings Bank Foundation. Pictured from left are, John Riley,...
Sibling business owners holding canned food drive competition
Siblings Terry Guthrie, left, and Lesia Guthrie Van Gundy, right, are hosting a friendly competition to see whose business can collect more food for Cullman's Little Free Pantry. / Photo courtesy of Jackie Heaton
Lesia's Meat + Three and Guthrie's Auto Service (owned by siblings...
