Vinemont resident arrested for meth distribution
VINEMONT - Another Cullman County resident is behind bars for distribution of methamphetamine. Chadwick Keith Wynn, 37, of Vinemont is being held in the Cullman County Detention Center.
The Cullman Police Department says Wynn was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 11 by Sgt. Chris Thomason and...
Sheriff’s office announces 2017 rodeo
Sheriff Gentry with the Reese family / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - This week, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made its first major announcement about the upcoming 19th annual Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo, to be held Dec. 7-9. The rodeo will, as...
Gov. Ivey: Alabama to join FirstNet First Responder Network
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced her decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community that will bring advanced tools to help Alabama’s first responders save lives and protect communities.
“Keeping...
4th annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest pays out $10K top prize
Brothers Jonathan Seaborn and Benjie Seaborn reeled in 14.97 pounds worth of keeper fish, enough to earn them the $10,000 payday. / Cullman County Parks and Recreation
CULLMAN - Saturday marked the fourth time that Cullman County Parks and Recreation held its annual Bass Fest....
Cullman Regional to host 3D mammography seminar on Oct. 19
CULLMAN - Breast cancer ranks as the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the U.S. Research has found that early detection significantly enhances the success of breast cancer treatment and the healthcare industry has discovered 3D mammography as the best way to...
Wallace State volleyball setter Abby Borden named NJCAA Division I Player of the Week
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State setter Abby Borden was named the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Player of the Week on Wednesday.
Borden, a 5-foot-9 sophomore from Arab, earned national recognition after also garnering Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Player of the Week honors for...
Arrest report: Oct. 10
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Carter, Tony Ray, 52
grand jury- first-degree theft of property
Chambers, Brigette Kaylyn, 26
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Eason, Gary J. Shawn, 23
domestic violence-...
Mark Stephens appointed interim head football coach at Cullman High
Updated 10-11-17 10:35 p.m.
CULLMAN - Cullman High School Assistant Principal of Student Affairs and Athletic Director Mark Stephens has been named interim head coach of the Cullman Bearcat football team. The decision was confirmed by CHS Principal Kim Hall late Wednesday afternoon. Stephens will...
Cullman chosen by University of Alabama as site of new ‘Technology Village’
Community leaders pose for a photograph in front of the Technology Village after Wednesday’s announcement./ W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Cullman is serious about fostering new business, and others in the state are taking notice…and action. On Wednesday afternoon, representatives of the City of Cullman and...
13 area students selected as 2017-2018 JSU Marching Southerners
The Jacksonville State University Marching Southerners at September’s Calhoun County Band Exhibition / CollegeMarching.com
JACKSONVILLE - More than 500 gifted musicians and auxiliary were selected for Jacksonville State University's prestigious band program, the Marching Southerners, in Fall 2017. The following students are marching this fall:
George...
Pet of the Week: Help Bailey find his forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Ryan Whisenhunt introduces us to Bailey, The Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
“Hello, my name is Bailey and I am about 5 months old. I am believed to be a Lab mix. I have a medium energy level, I...
Cullman mayor proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month
Pictured L-R: Lisa Hullett (Beta Delta Chapter, ADK), Mayor Woody Jacobs, Barbara Guthrie and Nancy Horton (Alpha Theta Chapter, ADK)
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday officially proclaimed the month of October 2017 “Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) Month” in the city of Cullman....
Cullman Regional welcomes podiatrist Natalie Giammanco, DPM to medical staff
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional recently welcomed Natalie Giammanco, DPM to the Cullman Regional Medical Staff. Dr. Giammanco is a board-certified podiatrist and has been in practice for 19 years. She is a graduate of Temple University and completed medical school at Temple University School...
Vinemont man arrested for distributing meth
VINEMONT - A Vinemont man was arrested after allegedly selling methamphetamine to undercover officers.
According to a media release from the Cullman Police Department, James Britton Steele, 41, was arrested on Oct. 5 after an undercover operation conducted by CPD Sgt. Chris Thomason and Officers...
St. Bernard sweeps Westminster Christian
CULLMAN - It was all St. Bernard Thursday afternoon when the Westminster Lady Warriors came calling. Although the Lady Saints trailed in every set, perseverance, which has been the theme of this season, shone through as they came back to win in straight sets.
Set...
Brad Meeks indicted for reckless murder for wreck that killed CHS student Curtis Wilson
CULLMAN - Bradford Neal Meeks, the man who has been at the center of the investigation into the fatal car crash that claimed the life of Cullman High School student and athlete Curtis James Wilson, 15, on Sunday, May 7, 2017, has been indicted...
CCTV-55 switching hands from CHS to CP&R
The Cullman High School Broadcast Network (Bearcat News Network,some members seen here) will still contribute programming of school events to CCTV-55 and will continue to produce live streamed content for Cullman High School. / Courtesy of Bearcat News Network on Twitter
CULLMAN - Cullman Community...
Information sessions planned for WSCC Dental Hygiene program, Oct.11 and Dec. 6
HANCEVILLE - Students interested in learning about the Dental Hygiene program at Wallace State Community College can get up-to-date and comprehensive information at either of two information sessions planned over the next few months. Dental Information Sessions will be held from 1 to 3...
Author/athlete Tricia Downing delivers inspirational message at Wallace State
Tricia Downing visited Wallace State recently, speaking about her book, “Cycle of Hope: A Journey from Paralysis to Possibility,” and the obstacles and changes she overcame after her accident.
HANCEVILLE - Author Tricia Downing delivered an inspiring presentation at Wallace State Community College recently as...
Arrest report: Oct. 9
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Arrests for Oct. 6-9 (County offices were closed Monday, Oct. 9.)
Adkins, Lauren Nicole, 33
possession of drug paraphernalia
first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana not for personal use
Banks,...
Cullman council approves massive collection of annexations, honors police and students, moves forward with Depot Park plans
CPD patrol officer Brandon Patterson with his wife Candace, daughter Katie, and Chief Culpepper / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council approved the largest collection of property annexations in recent history. The list of more than 60 properties, in five...
Walk for Freedom set for this Saturday
CULLMAN - This Saturday, Oct. 14, global anti-human trafficking organization A21, together with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force, will unite to host the fourth annual Walk for Freedom in Cullman.
The goal of the event, which will be going on simultaneously around the...
Files from Yesteryear: 1959
From the Files of 1959:
Purdy Rites
Funeral services were held on May 19th at Fairview West for Harrison P. Purdy, age 83, of Route One, Hanceville, who died at his residence on May 17th.
Reverend Harvey Edwards conducted the services and Moss Service directed interment.
Survivors...
Tractor Supply to join Planet Fitness in old K-Mart building
Tractor Supply will occupy the east end, where Kmart’s garden department was located. The center section (space at far right of photo) will house Planet Fitness. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Building Department has confirmed the location of a second business...
Arrest report: Oct. 6-8
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 6-8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported (County offices closed today)
Cullman Police Department
Jordan, Mark A., 41
illegal possession of prescription drugs
possession of drug paraphernalia
attempting to elude
McCormick, Kenny L. Jr., 25
failure...
Closer look at 2018 county school budget
CULLMAN - The new Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) 2018 budget includes fun technological gadgetry, but also pushes for improvements in infrastructure and student achievement.
The largest expenditures, as usual, fall in the areas of salaries and benefits. The expense listing follows:
Salaries ....
Senior Dedication Mass held at Saint Bernard
Seated is Abbot Cletus Meagher. First row, (left to right): Chanh Pham, Leo Hsieh, Eva Barck, Thao Nguyen, Anna Faulk, Leahrose Mami, Elizabeth Echeverria, Isabel Santiago, Rita Guevara and Nicholas Gil. Second row, (left to right): Andrew Sweeney, Luke Marti, Blake Burman, Benjamin Swalley,...
Lost history found at Wallace State through research collection under Robert Davis’ guidance
Wallace State’s Robert Davis, the college’s senior professor of history, spoke recently to the Autauga and Montgomery genealogical societies in Prattville about research and records.
HANCEVILLE - The family and local history research collection in the library of Wallace State Community College in Hanceville draws...
Honoring our Vietnam veterans Nov. 4
On Saturday, Nov. 4, the citizens of Cullman County will honor their military veterans at a daylong event at Cullman Regional Airport in Vinemont. Full details on the entire event can be found at www.cullmanveteransday.com. Parking and admission are free.
This year, the focus of...
More details on Planet Fitness in Cullman
CULLMAN - As The Tribune reported on Tuesday, Planet Fitness is coming to Cullman; it will occupy the approximately 26,000-square-foot space in the center of the old K-Mart building, located at 1731 Second Ave. SW. On Friday, the fitness chain released more details on...
Get to know Ms. Serah Hudson, 2017 Cullman County Fair Queen
HANCEVILLE - It’s been almost two weeks since Hanceville High School’s Serah Hudson was crowned this year’s Cullman County Fair Queen. The Tribune caught up with the talented high school senior to find out a little more about her.
The ambitious Hudson already has a...
Merchants Bank promotes Will Harding
CULLMAN - The Board of Directors of Merchants Bank of Alabama is pleased to announce that Will Harding has recently been promoted to vice president – loans.
Harding joined Merchants Bank in 2014 as assistant vice president and loan officer with primary responsibility in commercial...
Oktoberfest wraps early due to Hurricane Nate; full Saturday and week packed with tours
Kids enjoy giant dominoes at Saturday's Oktoberfest. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest festivities were to wrap up on Sunday, but Hurricane Nate had other plans. Cullman Oktoberfest organizers announced Saturday afternoon that all of Sunday’s activities have been canceled. The area is under a...
St. Bernard’s Sweeney, Mami claim top spots at Jesse Owens Classic
OAKVILLE - St. Bernard’s Andrew Sweeney and Leahrose Mami took the top spots in the green division 5,000m runs at Saturday’s Jesse Owens Classic at Oakville Indian Mounds Park. In green division teams, the Cold Springs boys claimed third place, with the Lady Saints...
From the ashes of Simcoe Worship Center: Kingdom Life Church
Pastor Heath Tinker in Kingdom Life Church’s almost-finished sanctuary / W.C. Mann
We’re closer than we’ve ever been, and our goal is to impact this community like never before.”
Pastor Heath Tinker, Kingdom Life Church
SIMCOE - On Jan. 18, 2016, fire broke out in the youth...
NWS Huntsville: latest on Hurricane Nate
HUNTSVILLE - The latest from the National Weather Service in Huntsville: A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for the Cullman area through Sunday evening. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop later this afternoon and continue into tonight. Locally heavy...
Benefactor’s Day celebrated at Saint Bernard
Brother Bernard Denson, Retired Abbot Victor Clark, Bishop Robert Baker, Abbot Cletus Meagher and Father Kevin Bazzel / Joyce Nix
CULLMAN - A large group of friends and supporters of St. Bernard Abbey and School filled the Abbey Church on Sept. 25 for the annual...
Ivey: Alabama first state to roll out nationally-recognized manufacturing credentials at every community college
BIRMINGHAM – Gov. Kay Ivey, while speaking at the Southern Automotive Conference Friday, announced that the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), through a partnership with the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC), will be offering nationally-recognized and industry-led credentials at every college this spring. This...
Battle of the Bulldogs: Susan Moore downs Hanceville 40-22
HANCEVILLE - It was the Battle of the Bulldogs Friday night in Hanceville, with Susan Moore coming out on top, 40-22.
It was a scoreless, back-and-forth first quarter after a missed field goal by Hanceville.
The second, marred with fumbles, looked to be the same, until...
Vinemont falls to Priceville 37-14
PRICEVILLE – It was a tough night for the Vinemont Eagles, who had trouble containing Priceville Bulldog quarterback David Strunk who scored five times on the night.
Strunk scored on the first two Priceville possessions when he threw a 35-yard touchdown pass then completed a...
Cold Springs falls 35-7 in region game to West End
BREMEN - Cold Springs fell behind early and couldn't make it up in a 35-7 home loss to West End.
The Eagles trailed 7-0 after one, but the Patriots added two more touchdowns in the second and one in the third before Calvin McNabb scored...
Persall, Warriors take bragging rights in first Brandin’ Iron Bowl, 27-14
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Aggies hosted the West Point Warriors Friday night to renew their rivalry in what has just been dubbed this season, “The Brandin’ Iron Bowl.” The Warriors came away with a hard-fought 27-14 victory that earned them a trophy presentation after...
Abercrombie’s 5 TDs drive Meek’s 43-28 win over R.A. Hubbard
COURTLAND - It was homecoming for the R.A. Hubbard Chiefs as they hosted the Tigers of Meek, but it was Meek who came away with the victory, 43-28
Meek didn’t take any time getting the offense clicking. On the first play from scrimmage, John Mark...
Turnover-plagued Broncos fall 20-8 to Locust Fork
HOLLY POND - Holly Pond looked to inch one step closer to a play-off berth as the Broncos hosted Locust Fork in their homecoming game Friday night. But turnovers turned out to be their undoing, four for the night, and they fell to the...
Good Hope fights hard, falls to Winfield 28-12
WINFIELD - Good Hope fought hard Friday night when they traveled to Winfield, but they came up short against the Pirates, 28-12.
The Raiders held tough in the first half, firing the first shot with a touchdown from Matthew Dixon with 10:40 left to go...
Addison wears down the Decatur Heritage Eagles, 32-14
ADDISON - Decatur Heritage traveled to Addison to take on the Bulldogs to continue region play on Friday night. The Bulldogs were victorious, 32-14.
Addison received the ball to start the game and Braxton Preuitt returned it 42 yards to put the Bulldogs in great...
A kicker’s game as Pell City tops Cullman 19-16 in double OT
PELL CITY – It was a slow-moving game for both teams as Pell City’s Sergio Alvarez and the Bearcats’ Miguel Tizapa traded kicks, both nailing 3-of-4 field goals, with the last miss ending the game at 19-16 in favor of the Panthers.
The Bearcat defense...
Suspect arrested, ID’d in Traditions Bank robbery
CULLMAN - A Hanceville man is behind bars, charged with first-degree robbery, after he allegedly robbed Traditions Bank in downtown Cullman Friday morning.
According to Cullman Police Department Lt. Gene Bates, on Friday, Oct. 6, shortly after 10 a.m., a white male, now identified as...
More details on Judge Chaney’s alleged ethics violation involving nepotism
Judge Kim Chaney, left; Attorney Thomas E. Drake, II, center; Attorney Alex Chaney, right (credits Tribune file photo, Facebook)
CULLMAN - More details are coming to light about the alleged ethics violations involving Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney. Alabama Ethics Commission Executive Director Tom...
Suspect in custody in Friday’s Traditions Bank robbery
CULLMAN - The suspect in Friday’s robbery of Traditions Bank is in custody. The man, identified only as a middle-aged white male, is currently being interrogated by Cullman Police Department investigators, according to CPD Capt. of Investigation Becky Boyd.
The incident happened at approximately 10:15...
Cullman County student leaders learn valuable lessons during youth leadership conference
Cullman County students Emily Wells and Cooper Jones attended the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Youth Leadership Conference at the 4-H Center in Columbiana Oct. 2-3. The Cullman County Farmers Federation sponsored Wells and Jones at the conference, where 46 ninth-10th grade students learned about social...
County employees getting 3.14% pay increase; sheriff’s office getting more
Sheriff Matt Gentry speaks at a press conference earlier this year. / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - Last week, the Cullman County Commission passed a $54,233,848 budget, a 2.61 percent increase over last year’s total of $52,856,558. Increased healthcare costs (which have risen almost $2...
Alabama AG Marshall joins those in support of ‘Road to Recovery Act’
Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall, right, at Johnny's Bar-B-Q on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. / W.C. Mann
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall, along with a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general and the National Association of Attorneys General, this week called on Congress...
Pet of the Week: help Max find his forever home
Update: Max has been reunited with his owner! Look for another sweet dog up for adoption today.
CULLMAN - Meet Max, The Tribune’s Pet of the Week. Max is an adult male Beagle.
“Hello, my name is Max. I am about 4 years old. My adoption...
Wallace State athletics: volleyball, men’s golf and cross country updates
Wallace State freshmen Maya Jones (9) and Lexi Byrd (4) attempt to block a shot from Snead State’s Megan Zuck in their match on Wednesday night at Tom Drake Coliseum.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team is inching closer to a 10th consecutive Alabama Community...
Superstar Kent shines as Lady Raiders sweep Vinemont
VINEMONT - It was Senior Night Thursday evening for the Lady Eagles of Vinemont when they hosted Good Hope for their last match at home this season. There were three seniors honored before the match. The team’s manager Marissa Kent was up first. Marissa...
Fairview hitting stride, sweeps Falkville and Decatur Heritage
FAIRVIEW - The Faiview Lady Aggies swept Falkville and Decatur Heritage in straight sets on Thursday.
Fairview 25-10, 25-7 over Falkville
Fairview made quick work of the Lady Blue Devils, dispatching them in just more than 30 minutes.
The sets went quickly thanks to the brilliant play...
Carol of the (cow) bells: residents enjoy Senior Day at Oktoberfest
Local residents enjoyed the 2017 Cullman Oktoberfest Cowbell Chorus on Senior Day at Oktoberfest Thursday. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest is in full swing, and hundreds of senior citizens came out to enjoy the annual Senior Day festivities Thursday at the Festhalle. Festivalgoers enjoyed...
Governor Ivey issues statewide State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Nate
MONTGOMERY– Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday issued a statewide State of Emergency in anticipation of the potential impacts for Tropical Storm Nate. According to the National Hurricane Center, Nate is expected to reach the northern Gulf Coast this weekend as a hurricane when it...
CPD nets 24 in felony warrant roundup
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department on Tuesday arrested 24 people while conducting a felony warrant roundup. The suspects were arrested for a variety of charges involving drugs and thefts.
According to a media release from the CPD, most of the charges were drug-related but...
Fly on the Trimotor!
Back in the 1920s, Henry Ford designed an aircraft that could fly 10 passengers coast to coast. It was called the Ford Trimotor because it has three motors. Charles Lindbergh designed the cross-country route which took passengers by both train and airplane across the...
CCSO donates $15,500 to Cullman City, County Schools
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff's Rodeo Committee donated $15,500 from the proceeds of the 2016 Sheriff's Rodeo to Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Paterson this week.
The money will be...
$800K judgment in sexual harassment case involving Surgery Center of Cullman, Dr. Kevin Johnson
CULLMAN - A local woman was awarded a total of $800,000 in damages by a federal judge on Sept. 29 following a civil jury trial in which the Surgery Center of Cullman, Inc. (an affiliate of Illinois-based Surgical Care Affiliates), and Dr. Kevin Johnson...
9th annual Cullman Co. Volunteer Fire Association Golf Tournament set for this Saturday
CULLMAN COUNTY - The ninth annual Cullman County Volunteer Fire Association Golf Tournament will take place this Saturday, Oct. 7, at Cross Creek Golf Course. The three-man scramble has a shotgun start scheduled for 8 a.m. and play should extend until noon. The cost...
‘The keg is tapped!’ Cullman’s Oktoberfest is underway
Burgermeister John Dean and “Col. Cullman,” Larry Rowlette, keep tradition alive with the tapping of the root beer "keg," before moving on the to the real deal. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday evening, the city of Cullman officially kicked off Oktoberfest 2017. Burgermeister...
AG Marshall reviewing Chaney’s alleged ethics violation involving nepotism
Judge Kim Chaney, left; Attorney Thomas E. Drake, II, right
CULLMAN - Cullman attorney Thomas E. Drake, II confirmed to The Tribune Thursday that he is the complainant in the ethics investigation of Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney, and he gave one word as...
Arrest report: Oct. 3
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Ayers, Logan Ashleigh, 21
second-degree theft of property
Brown, Dayron Daniel, 43
first-degree receiving stolen property
Formby, James Rodney, 46
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Graveman, Amy M., 40
failure to appear-...
Tip leads to arrest in case of pro wrestling ring stolen from Walker Co.
Components of a stolen wrestling ring are loaded onto a trailer by Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long, center, and an inmate, for transport back to Walker County. / Noah Galilee
HANCEVILLE – Here’s something you don’t hear every day. On Wednesday afternoon, the Hanceville Police...
UPDATED: Bearcat coach Mark Britton diagnosed with cancer
Updated 10-4-17 4:43 p.m.
CULLMAN - Longtime Bearcat coach Mark Britton has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. The news comes less than two weeks since Britton announced he will retire after this season. He made that announcement on Sept. 22.
Cullman High School Principal Kim Hall...
Jacobs proclaims October ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’ in Cullman
Pictured, left to right: Theresa Mann, Marie Lindsey, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Carol Horstman and Regina Grant / Leanne West
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday officially proclaimed the month of October 2017 “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman.
According to statistics...
Holly Pond council passes 2018 budget, including $10K for schools
Good Samaritan Health Clinic’s Jolanda Hutson explains the clinic’s mission as she requests the council’s support. / W.C. Mann
HOLLY POND - This week, the Holly Pond Town Council passed a $457,179 budget for fiscal year 2018.
The budget is based on last year’s revenues, since...
Bosom Buddies announce fall fundraisers
October is all about PINK! Mark your calendars for these cancer fundraisers.
Oct. 1- Nov. 10 Turkey, ham and ribs
The third annual BBQ fundraiser. Orders will be taken for Freddie Day’s delicious smoked meats. Turkeys, 15-17 lbs., are $30. Hams, 10-12 lbs., are $30. Full...
Focus on fire department finances at Fairview council meeting
Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief Doug Williams, center, speaks to the Fairview Town Council Monday evening. / Nick Griffin
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council held its monthly meeting this week, and the bulk of the night was spent with Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief...
Cullman Oktoberfest 2017 officially kicks off Wednesday
2016’s Burgermeister, Rev. John Richter, left, will pass the title on to John Dean Wednesday evening. / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - Cullman Oktoberfest 2017 will officially kick off Wednesday, Oct. 4, with opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. at the Festhalle downtown. Festivities will include...
Planet Fitness coming to Cullman in early 2018
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, a day after the Cullman City Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for the use of the old K-Mart property in south Cullman, Becky Zirlen, Planet Fitness public relations manager, confirmed that the fitness chain will open in part...
Hanceville Masonic Lodge hosting Swamp John’s today
The Hanceville Masonic Lodge will host a Swamp John’s fundraiser today, Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 4-7 p.m. at Hanceville Assembly of God’s fellowship hall. All proceeds go to buy Christmas for needy children. 402 Shady Lane Dr. SW, Hanceville, AL 35077.
Arrest report: Oct. 2
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bevington, Brian Alan, 50
failure to appear- driving while revoked
failure to appear- second-degree forgery
Davis, Michael Jacob, 28
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Edwards, Terry Eugene, 33
unlawful breaking...
“To know Him and to make Him known”: Good Hope Baptist Church marks 175 years
The Good Hope Baptist Church congregation celebrated the church’s 175th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. / W.C. Mann
GOOD HOPE - On Sunday morning, members of Good Hope Baptist Church celebrated the church’s 175th anniversary with a special service and full day of celebration. ...
Cullman falls to Austin, Carbon Hill in tri-match volleyball action
CULLMAN - Cullman took on Austin and no.3 Carbon Hill in tri-match volleyball action tonight. The Lady Bearcats fought hard, but fell 2-1 to the Lady Black Bears and got swept 2-0 by the Lady Bulldogs.
Austin (2-1) over Cullman:
Cullman came out strong in game...
4 local students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
CULLMAN - Officials with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists, less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Four local students were named:
Cameron Cottingham, Cullman High School
Genevieve...
Arrest report: Sept. 29-Oct. 1
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 29-Oct. 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boone, John Thomas, 33
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
Bumpus, Blake Rashad, 25
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Clemons, Frandrica Andrea, 22
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful...
Local author publishes first children’s book
“Daisy the Nice Dragon” was written by Hallie Christensen and illustrated by Cristal Baldwin. / Photo courtesy Hallie Christensen
CULLMAN - Vinemont native and Cullman resident Hallie Christensen recently fulfilled her longtime dream of publishing a children’s book, with the release of “Daisy the Nice...
Files from Yesteryear: 1919 and 1959
From the Files o 1919:
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Beyer this week.
Mrs. Perry Grimes has returned to her Route Three, Cullman, home after a visit to her grandmother, Mrs. Eliz Stewart, in Carroll County, Georgia. Mrs. Stewart, who is the...
Week 6 scoring wrap-up: Cullman County Youth Football
CULLMAN COUNTY - It was a great weekend of youth football action with the unbeaten squaring off (Pee Wee Cullman Cyclones and Fairview Aggies) and the play-off picture shaping up.
Cullman Cyclones 34, Fairview 6 Fireplugs
Cullman Cyclones 22, Fairview 0 Wee Wee
Cullman Cyclones 14, Fairview...
Kudzu Invitational: Cold Springs boys take 2nd, Sweeney 1st; St. Bernard girls take 3rd, McDonald 3rd
Updated 10-1-17
BREMEN - In what has become one of the top events in the cross-country season, the Kudzu Invitational took place Saturday at Cold Springs High School.
Local high schools competing included Saint Bernard, Hanceville, Cold Springs, Holly Pond (1A-3A) and Fairview (4A-7A).
In the 1A-...
West Point takes Cullman County Middle School volleyball crown
HOLLY POND - It was a thrilling day for the West Point Middle School volleyball team; the Lady Warriors did not drop a single set on their way to laying claim to the title of Cullman County Middle School Volleyball Champion.
The Lady Warriors faced...
Merchants Bank promotes Ross West
CULLMAN - The Board of Directors of Merchants Bank of Alabama is pleased to announce that Ross West has been promoted to vice president – loans.
West has been with the bank for more than 10 years, initially starting part-time while continuing his education. West...
Area residents benefit from Look Good Feel Better program hosted at Wallace State
Wallace State Salon and Spa Management instructors Amy Moore, left, and Sabrina Flanigan, right, with two of the attendees of the recent Look Good Feel Better program hosted at the college, Angie Dingler, second from left, and Renee Quick.
HANCEVILLE - As the women applied...
Cullman Shooting Sports aims for October opening
Cullman Shooting Sports Facility Manager Doug Long demonstrates the wireless target movement and retrieval system. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - As Cullman Shooting Sports draws closer to completion, its staff is aiming (pun absolutely intended!) to see the one-of-a-kind facility become one of the top...
Special teams: sheriff’s office plays VIP team in 3rd annual exhibition game
CULLMAN - On Saturday morning Sheriff Matt Gentry and his deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office found themselves caught in an overwhelming incident at Heritage Park. Even through the coordinated efforts that come from all the team training that CCSO deputies do, they...
Cullman Mental Health Authority to merge with Huntsville’s WellStone Behavioral Health Oct. 1
Cullman Area Mental Health Authority’s Executive Director Chris Van Dyke will be the chief operating officer of WellStone Behavioral Health.
CULLMAN - Cullman Area Mental Health Authority will merge with Huntsville’s WellStone Behavioral Health, effective Oct. 1, according to a press release issued by the...
Spectacular finish lifts Vinemont Eagles past Addison, 28-22
VINEMONT- It was homecoming night at Mark Smothers stadium as the Vinemont Eagles welcomed the Addison Bulldogs. The crowd showed up in full force for a barn burner, and that’s just what it got. The Eagles were victorious, 28-22.
Vinemont got the ball to start...
Aggies outplay Bulldogs, taking down Priceville 34-14
PRICEVILLE - The Fairview Aggies traveled to Priceville to take on the Bulldogs Friday night and came home with the victory, 34-14.
The Aggies received the opening kickoff to begin the game. They came out aggressive with 22 yards on two rushes by Grant Howard...
Another brutal loss for the Bulldogs, 40-6
ATHENS - It was another bruiser of a Friday night for the Hanceville Bulldogs, who took on the Clements Colts in Athens. The Bulldogs fell 40-6.
Clements got the ball to start the game. From the 25, the Colts put together a 10-play drive capped...
Good Hope shuts out Cold Springs, 34-0, for homecoming
GOOD HOPE- Losing Matt Hancock to a season-ending torn ACL last week definitely hurt the Good Hope Raiders, but they looked to recover from that in their homecoming game against county rival Cold Springs Friday night. A big second quarter was key as they...
Bearcats survive Fayette County 37-34 on Tizapa’s game-winning field goal
Coach Mark Britton / Joe McElroy
CULLMAN – “It was a great victory,” Cullman Bearcat coach Mark Britton said following his team’s stunning upset of Fayette County in the final seconds by a score of 37-34. “It’s wonderful. The kids fought all the way through...
Tigers claw Red Devils, 47-14
VINA - It was all Meek Tigers Friday night when they made the three-plus hour trip to Vina and came away 47-14 winners.
Meek quarterback Payton Key got the Meek offense on the board first with a 1-yard quarterback keeper. After the PAT, Meek took...
Broncos rout Rams 54-6
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Asbury Rams Friday night, and it was all Broncos from the opening kick. Coming off a bye week, Holly Pond looked sharp on both sides of the ball, dominating Asbury 54-6.
The line of scrimmage was...
Turn signal ahead for AL 69/Cherokee Avenue at Olive Street in Cullman
Updated 10-2-17
CULLMAN - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced Friday that a flashing yellow arrow turn signal will be installed on Tuesday, Oct. 10 on Alabama Highway 69/Cherokee Avenue at Olive Street in Cullman.
"The four-arrow signal head featuring the flashing yellow arrow is...
Arrest report: Sept. 28
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adkins, John Paul, 28
possession of drug paraphernalia
first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana not for personal use
Burke, Brian Ernest, 37
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree criminal mischief
Caffey, Eric Lamar,...
