Addison sweeps Brilliant and Meek in three straight; Meek takes care of Brilliant
ADDISON - Addison, Meek and Brilliant volleyball enjoyed some tri-match action on Thursday, with sweeps for Addison and Meek.
Addison (3-0) over Brilliant
No. 1 ranked Addison (13-2) overcame a slow start to pull away late from Brilliant in game one, 25-11. After Brilliant stayed with...
Friends of Frankweiler donate to German playground to honor Margot Tanner
Adults and kids volunteered to work on the new playground. Volunteers and local contributions have reduced the cost of the project by an estimated 40 percent. / Photo courtesy www.beltheim.de
FRANKWEILER, Germany - Cullman’s sister city, Frankweiler, Germany is involved in the reconstruction of a...
VFW and American Legion to observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day Friday
CULLMAN - National POW/MIA Recognition Day will be observed on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. Cullman's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 will host a ceremony at 10 a.m. at the VFW, along with Cullman's American Legion Post 4. Community members, veterans and their families...
Arrest report: Sept. 13
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Cummings, Shannon Michelle, 37
second-degree theft of property
Doss, Bethany Nicole, 30
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Givens, Paul Michael
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
possession of drug paraphernalia
Hernandez, Luis Alejandro,...
Citizens Bank & Trust expanding Cullman office
CULLMAN - Citizens Bank & Trust recently announced plans to open a full-service office in Cullman. The branch, located at 223 Second Ave. SE, will bring the total number of Citizens branches to eight. Currently in operation in downtown Cullman is the bank’s Loan...
Scholarship fund established in honor of north Alabama pastor Eldridge Criscoe
HANCEVILLE - An endowed scholarship established in honor of a longtime North Alabama pastor will benefit students from Brewer High School in perpetuity. The Eldridge Criscoe Endowed Scholarship will be available to Wallace State Community College students who graduate from or attended Brewer High...
Cullman County Fair Parade this Saturday
CULLMAN - It’s fair parade time again! The Cullman County Fair Parade is this Saturday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m.
This year’s parade will follow the usual route up Second Avenue Southwest / U.S. Highway 31 from First Baptist Church to Arnold Street Northwest, between...
Cassini Spacecraft makes its final approach to Saturn
Artist's illustration of NASA's Cassini spacecraft at Saturn
This illustration shows NASA's Cassini spacecraft heading for the gap between Saturn and its rings during one of 22 such dives of the mission's finale. The spacecraft will make a final plunge into the planet's atmosphere on...
Wallace State’s men’s golf wins third WSCC Fall Invitational in four years, WSCC’s Maddox earns low medalist
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s men’s golf team captured its third WSCC Fall Invitational title in four years on Tuesday, and freshman Cody Maddox was the individual low medalist in his first collegiate tournament with the Lions.
Monday and Tuesday proved to be wet and dreary...
Good Hope to honor veterans with banners around town
Banners (like the one pictured) honoring Good Hope veterans will be placed around the city during holidays such as Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
GOOD HOPE - The City of Good Hope is joining a nationwide program to honor military service people and veterans...
Frank discussion about mental health care funding with Chris Van Dyke
CULLMAN - Elected officials have recently appeared to be taking a concerned interest in the mental health crisis that has stricken Alabama. As suicides and crimes by mentally ill persons surge, State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview brought the state’s new mental health commissioner to...
Arrest report: Sept. 12
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Coggins, Rodney Lee, 52
failure to appear- resisting arrest
Cordell, John Cody, 22
sex offender failure to register termination SORNA
Dutton, Christopher Wayne, 41
grand jury- first-degree receiving stolen property
grand...
Goat Island rakes in the awards at state competition
Goat Island earned two bronze medals, one gold and placed second among all beers in the competition. / Photo courtesy Goat Island Brewing
CULLMAN - Old Mr. Richter would be proud. On Saturday afternoon at the Alabama Craft Beer Festival in Florence, Cullman’s Goat Island...
Vinemont residents express desire for senior center, urgent care facility
The Vinemont Town Council met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, Sept. 12. / Nick Griffin
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council gathered Tuesday evening for its regular monthly meeting, where a handful of guests attended to make requests for their community.
The first request...
Opinion: My ride along: on the road with area law enforcement
Through the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy (CA) program, I found myself on the road recently with one of the department’s night shift patrol deputies. In accordance with CA policies, I took no pictures, and will not reveal any potentially sensitive details...
Rhythm of the Fall: area marching bands, part 4
Dual Drum Majors Layla Finley and Jeremiah Wilson / William Johnson
BREMEN - In our final installment of “Rhythm of the Fall,” we drop in on the Cold Springs Royal Blue Band, led by director William Johnson.
Members:
“The Royal Blue of Cold Springs High School has...
Fairview West Baptist Church Revival
Fairview West Baptist Church, 1172 County Road 566, Hanceville, will have revival services on Wednesday, Sept. 13; Sept. 20; Sept. 27; and Oct. 11. All services will begin at 7 p.m. The evangelist will be Samuel Tucker. The pastor is Randall Waldrep. Call 256-352-5880...
REHAU welcomes first graduates of joint venture with CCBOE and Wallace State
Pictured left to right are REHAU Plant Manager Albert von Pelser, CCBOE Superintendent Shane Barnette, Nathan Hannah, Steven Ogle, WSCC President Dr. Vicki Karolewics and WSCC Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, representatives of the Cullman County Board...
6 Cullman men among 200 of those sent to help restore power in Florida
Cullman EC crews left Tuesday morning to assist in the restoration efforts at Clay Electric Co-op, headquartered in Lake City, FL near Gainesville. Clay EC is reporting that 90 percent of its members (over 153,000 meters) are currently without power. Pictured from left: Steve...
Arrest report: Sept. 11
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Beasley, Terra Celeste, 22
probation violation- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
Chumley, Eric Reese, 18
possession of drug paraphernalia
Drane, Jacob Andrew, 18
possession of drug paraphernalia
Duckett, Morgan Alyssa,...
Pet of the Week: help Zoey find her forever home
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to the shelter’s Pet of the Week.
“Hello, my name is Zoey and I am about 6 months old. I am believed to be some type of bulldog. I have a low to...
Gorgeous fall weather brings hundreds to Bernard Blues and BBQ
Beautiful fall-like weather welcomed hundreds of visitors to the Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival at St. Bernard Saturday and Sunday. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Hundreds of people made their way to St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School this weekend to enjoy the first of...
Cullman council awards airport security fence contract, approves multiple annexations
Stars mark the areas along Cullman’s eastern and northern edges where properties were annexed. / Google Maps
CULLMAN - Despite the wind and rain, the Cullman City Council held its regular meeting Monday evening. The council awarded a $184,408.50 contract to Columbus Fence Co. to...
Group of Florida evacuees making Camp Liberty home
BATTLEGROUND - Camp Liberty, the self-described “patriot retreat” off Alabama Highway 157 in the community of Battleground, got a lot bigger over the weekend. In the wee hours of Saturday morning, a caravan of Florida evacuees arrived. Almost 100 of them, to be exact....
Hanceville man arrested for sexual child abuse, rape, sodomy
HANCEVILLE - A Hanceville man was arrested on Friday and charged with sexual abuse of a child under 12, two counts of first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree sodomy.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), investigators arrested Joshua Sean Tytler, 37, following...
“Thank you. You have some good people living in your area.”
Letter to the Editor
Wanted to say thank you to the people that came out to the rest area on I-65 on Saturday night.
I was greeted when I parked my truck from a lady that lives local now but was from Bloomington, Indiana (I also...
Arrest report: Sept. 8-10
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 8-10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anderson, Deborah, 62
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Cantrell, Jerimiah Ross, 21
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- public intoxication
failure to appear- second-degree unlawful possession...
“Our family could not be more grateful”
Letter to the Editor
We live in central Florida. I have two little boys so we decided it was best to evacuate. My 85-year-old grandmother followed us as we were trying to get to my mother's in Tennessee.
Due to traffic, traveling was a nightmare and...
NWS Huntsville cancels Tropical Storm Warning; Wind Advisory in effect from 3 p.m. to 4 a.m.
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has CANCELED all watches and warnings for its coverage area as Irma continues to weaken. The Cullman area is now under a WIND ADVISORY from 3 p.m. today until 4 a.m. Tuesday.
**Tropical Storm Warning Canceled as...
NWS Huntsville places Cullman Co. under Tropical Storm Warning
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has placed the counties of Cullman, De Kalb, Jackson, Madison and Morgan under a TROPICAL STORM WARNING through Tuesday. Lincoln, Franklin and Moore counties in southern middle Tennessee have been removed from the Tropical Storm Watch.
A...
Donations needed for Irma evacuees at Camp Liberty
BATTLEGROUND - Donations are needed at Camp Liberty in Battleground. Camp Liberty had about 100 Hurricane Irma evacuees** show up very early Saturday morning. They are currently housing between 120-130 evacuees.
**Most of these evacuees are special-needs children.**
Items needed are:
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Cleaning supplies
-...
Cullman Co. volunteers mount massive response to aid Hurricane Irma evacuees
DODGE CITY - When Hurricane Irma set its sights on Florida, wise Floridians set their sights on points north. As traffic began to stack up on northbound routes through Georgia, some decided to try their luck to the west. The really lucky ones, the...
List: Closings due to Irma
CULLMAN COUNTY - Below is a list of known closings due to Hurricane Irma's expected impact on the Cullman area. This list will be updated as closings are reported.
Cullman City Schools- closed on Monday, Sept. 11 and Tuesday, Sept. 12; this includes all after-school...
Mae’s Food Hall hopeful for October opening
The facade of Mae’s is almost finished, featuring a logo based on Linnie “Mae” Quick’s own handwriting (Mae's is named after Shane Quick's beloved grandmother). Photo courtesy Shane Quick
CULLMAN - Among the most anticipated happenings in the Warehouse District is the upcoming opening of...
NWS Huntsville: Tropical Depression Irma to cross Cullman Tuesday morning
Image shows latest projected path of Hurricane Irma, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Below is the latest information from the National Weather Service in Huntsville on how Hurricane Irma will impact the Cullman area. Hurricane Irma is forecast to be Tropical Depression Irma when...
Suicide walk remembers victims and those left behind
Participants attached photos of lost loved ones to a memorial placard by the Depot Park fountain. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Any number of suicides should be considered too many, but the number in Cullman County is simply becoming unbearable. After a total of 15...
Sons of Liberty motorcycle ride nets $5K for wounded veterans
CULLMAN - On Saturday, more than 100 motorcycle riders from multiple organizations descended on Cullman for the Sixth Annual Wounded Veterans Ride, a charity ride to support veterans’ causes. Starting at Freddie Day Catering’s parking lot, 108 motorcycles and their riders made a 74-mile...
Alabama AG Marshall warns against price gouging
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall on Saturday evening warned those who might exploit the ongoing bad weather for illegal profit that Alabama’s price gouging law, which was activated by Gov. Kay Ivey in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, remains in effect under...
Complete coverage: Cullman County Youth Football
CULLMAN COUNTY - Saturday was a busy day for teams in the Cullman County Youth Football Association, with all 10 teams, and almost all of the three age divisions, competing. The Fireplug games began at 4 p.m., and the Wee-Wee and Pee-Wee teams followed.
Holly...
Irma evacuees arriving at Cullman Co. rest stop, volunteers there to help
Updated 9-10-17 12:56 a.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Hurricane Irma evacuees have been arriving at Cullman County's Gov. Guy Hunt Rest Stop on I-65 just north of the Dodge City exit. While The Tribune received several reports Saturday that some slept at the rest stop last...
Cullman Electric Co-op holds 81st annual meeting
Cullman Electric Cooperative President and CEO, Grady Smith, right, addresses meeting attendees. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman Electric Cooperative held its 81st annual meeting at Northbrook Baptist Church Saturday morning and there were plenty of new positions to be filled, announcements to make...
Final 2nd Fridays of the summer holds its own against area football games
CULLMAN - On the final installment of 2nd Fridays 2017, the First Avenue Special Events District faced stiff competition from high school football games all over the county; at least the organizers thought it would. By 6:30 p.m., streets were filled, and a steady...
Sluggish start for West Point gives Hayden the regional win, 37-18
WEST POINT – West Point got off to a slow start with a quick three-and-out on its first series, giving Hayden great field position at midfield. A few offside penalties later and Hayden scored, putting them ahead 7-0 over West Point.
It appeared as if...
Hornets sting Eagles; Locust Fork drops Vinemont 44-6
LOCUST FORK - It was a career day for Andrew Rogers of Locust Fork who rushed for four touchdowns in their 44-6 win over Vinemont.
Rogers got the first of his four TDs on a 5-yard carry with 4:00 left to go in the first....
Lynn outplays Meek, 28-12
LYNN - It was the Meek Tigers versus the Lynn Bears Friday night as the teams, both 2-0, opened region play.
Lynn won the opening toss, starting on its own 25 and went three-and-out.
Meek took over ton its 41, but on the first play threw...
Holly Pond loses bruiser to J.B. Pennington, 48-20
BLOUNTSVILLE – J.B. Pennington found the end zone in all forms as the Tigers took down the Holly Pond Broncos 48-20 following a close first half.
The Tigers took advantage early as J.B. Pennington scored on its opening drive, taking a quick 7-0 lead with...
Fayette County gets by the Raiders, 35-22
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Raiders and the Fayette County Tigers both entered week three with a 2-0 start to the season, but the Raiders dropped the game to the Tigers at home 35-22.
The momentum of the game shifted early and often as...
Fultondale dominates Hanceville, 60-6
HANCEVILLE - It was a battle to get an early leg up in 3A Region 6 between the home team Hanceville Bulldogs and visiting Fultondale Wildcats.
The Wildcats won the toss and elected to receive with every intention of a quick start. And that is...
Corner too much for the Aggies, 21-14
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Aggies kicked off region play with a home game against the Corner Yellow Jackets.
It was an electric night at Dafford Smith Stadium. The Aggies received the opening kickoff and they set up shop at the 25-yard line. Fairview running backs...
Cold Springs falls, 48-0, in Class 2A, Region 7 opener
TARRANT- Cold Springs looked to win its region opener against Tarrant Friday night, but the second quarter derailed those plans in a hurry as the Wildcats completely dominated on both sides of the ball. The Eagles were defeated 48-0, their first loss in fours...
Bearcat defense steps up for 31-9 win over Albertville
CULLMAN – Defense, defense, defense. Those are the words most heard on the sideline and Friday night the Cullman Bearcat’s proved why it is so important as they dominated the air space, snatching down four interceptions on the night and defeating the Albertville Aggies...
Addison makes quick work of Southeastern, 62-0
REMLAP - It was all Addison from start to finish Friday night as they dismantled the Southeastern Mustangs by a final of 62-0.
The Bulldogs got on the board twice in the first quarter.
The first was a 2-yard touchdown run by Caleb Crider with 5:54...
Arrest report: Sept. 7
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Breedwell, Alisha Lynn, 35
failure to appear- fail to yield-from public road
failure to appear- liability insurance required
Dodd, Kimberly Dean, 33
failure to appear- third-degree criminal trespassing
Frost, Carla...
Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival Saturday, Sunday
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Prep School's new fall arts, crafts and music festival, the Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival, is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10, from on the campus of Saint Bernard Abbey and Prep School. The festival will run from 9...
Week 3: 10 area games, 10 games of the week
CULLMAN COUNTY - Week three of high school football kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. Ten area games mean 10 Games of the Week for The Cullman Tribune. We will be on the ground, covering all 10 games. Get up-to-the minute scores and a...
Oktoberfest 2017 schedule set, Burgermeister named
CULLMAN - Plans for Oktoberfest 2017 are rounding out nicely, with a month to go. Last year’s event was the largest the city has seen, and members of the Oktoberfest Committee hope to see the record broken again. They shared the following with us.
Burgermeister
On...
Cullman Co. eligible for grant money to reclaim and develop abandoned coal mine sites
BIRMINGHAM – Cullman County is among those eligible for grant money to reclaim and develop abandoned coal mine land.
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Wednesday that up to $10 million in federal grant money is available to the Alabama Department of Labor...
REHAU welcomes CCBOE/WSCC Fast Track apprenticeship graduates
Updated 9-8-17
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), Wallace State Community College, and automotive parts manufacturer REHAU will hold a reception on Sept. 12 at 11:30 a.m. in the Peggy Smith Conference Room at REHAU’s Cullman office to honor two graduates of...
Arrest report: Sept. 6
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Cloud, Jason Lynn, 39
prohibited res- residing with a minor- SORNA
Collins, Justin Blake, 24
probation violation- first-degree identity theft
probation violation- possession/use of credit/debit card (2 counts)
Dillard, Jeffery...
Cullman Regional: CEO’s contract extended 6 years
CULLMAN - The contract for Cullman Regional’s CEO, James Clements, has been extended for six years, according to Cullman Regional Board Chair Judy Butler-Patterson.
A press release issued by the hospital cited the hospital’s financial stability and growth since Clements came on board in 2014...
Vinemont man killed in single-vehicle wreck
VINEMONT – A Vinemont man was killed this morning in a single-vehicle crash, according to a statement from Alabama State Troopers.
Billy Wayne Wilbanks, 73, was killed when the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. He was pronounced...
Sipsey man arrested in Bremen with heroin, meth, guns
BREMEN - A traffic stop on Wednesday led to the arrest of a Sipsey man. Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) deputies arrested Joe Benny Reese, 58, on County Road 109 near Bremen.
According to a media release from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), agents...
Use of force: CCSO Citizens’ Academy, week 3
CA students face simulated violent crime scenarios on Wallace State’s computerized virtual firing range. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - In the third week of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy (CA), students met at Wallace State’s Advanced Visualization Center to get hands-on with...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts presents ArtsKids! programs
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts department announces its new ArtsKids program for area students in grades 3-8. The first session, SingKids! will be held during Fall 2017 semester.
“ArtsKids is a new outreach program offered through our Fine and...
Ivey names Brian Hastings director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has named Brian Hastings director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency. Hastings recently retired, with the rank of colonel, from the United States Air Force.
“The recent events in Texas remind us of the importance of having a well-run and...
ADAI opens 4 livestock shelters in preparation for Hurricane Irma
MONTGOMERY – With expectations of Hurricane Irma making landfall in south Florida this weekend, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been in contact with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA), Alabama Horse Council and the Florida Department...
Sharing the benefits of yoga: Sept. is National Yoga Month
CULLMAN - September is National Yoga Month and Cullman yoga practitioners are gearing up for an awareness campaign emphasizing the national observance to educate the public about the health benefits of yoga and how it inspires a healthy lifestyle.
“September was chosen because it seemed...
Arrest report: Sept. 5
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Aragon, Dale Jackson, 20
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
Borden, Daniel Ganford, 26
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Garrett, James Eugene, 20
fourth-degree receiving stolen property
Johnson, Christopher Michael, 29
failure to appear-...
Cullman girls, boys take 1st, 3rd in 1st swim meet of year
CULLMAN - Although the rain was pouring and the wind was blowing, the afternoon storm did little to dampen the spirits of the Cullman High School swim team, who held its first meet of the year at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center Tuesday....
Pet of the Week: help Ellie find her forever home
Ellie is a sweet, playful 6-month-old Lab. / Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN - Let us introduce the Cullman County Animal Shelter’s pet of the week:
“Hello, I am Ellie, and I am a Lab who’s about 6 months old. I’m a pretty laid-back puppy, but...
Holly Pond Ag students, adult volunteers renovate school’s library
Holly Pond agriscience students in the newly renovated library / Melanie Hall
HOLLY POND - When schools need things done, they can send a request to the school board, search the budget for available funds, and wait while bids from contractors are reviewed. Or they...
Wallace State volleyball splits 6 matches; cross country competes in 1st fall meet
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team split six matches over the weekend at the Owens Community College Invitational in Toledo, Ohio, including beating two ranked squads.
Wallace State defeated St. Clair County Community College (25-19, 25-19, 22-25, 25-19), 16th-ranked Illinois Central College (25-16, 25-20, 26-24)...
Lady Saints play big, come up short against Lindsay Lane
CULLMAN - The St. Bernard Lady Saints' volleyball team hosted the Lady Lions of Lindsay Lane Christian Academy Tuesday night for a hard-fought match between two good teams.
The Lady Lions came away with the victory after winning the first three matches by scores of...
2 West Point residents jailed on drug charges
WEST POINT - Two West Point residents were arrested and jailed today after a search of a residence led to the alleged discovery of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Cullman Police Department Sgts. Chris Thomason, Scott Sanford and Eric Cole, along with Officers Trey Higginbotham,...
Vehicle search leads to drugs, firearm, counterfeit bills
CULLMAN - A Labor Day traffic stop by Cullman Police Department Officers Cole Kelley and Justin Moser landed a Cullman man in jail on multiple charges.
According to a media release from the CPD, the officers conducted a routine traffic stop on a vehicle driven...
Sweet Tater Festival, Cruze Fest wrap up Labor Day at Smith Lake Park
Visitors enjoyed vintage cars under the pines at Cruze Fest at Smith Lake Park on Labor Day. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The final day of the 21st annual Sweet Tater Festival held even more great events and saw an even bigger crowd out at...
Victim of early morning wreck in Vinemont ID’d
VINEMONT – One person was killed this morning in a two-car collision, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick. Alabama State Troopers said Steven Wayne Kennemur, 46, of Cullman was killed when the Ford Fusion he was driving was struck by a Chevrolet pickup.
Kennemur...
Arrest report: Sept. 1-4
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 1-4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Alldredge, Tommy Ray, 29
attempted breaking and entering of a motor vehicle
Barber, Christopher Jordan, 26
dui- .08 BAC or greater
Berryhill, Shawn Douglas, 20
first-degree criminal trespassing
Coots, Atraue Aaron,...
Arrest report: Sept. 1-4
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 1-4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Alldredge, Tommy Ray, 29
attempted breaking and entering of a motor vehicle
Barber, Christopher Jordan, 26
dui- .08 BAC or greater
Berryhill, Shawn Douglas, 20
first-degree criminal trespassing
Coots, Atraue Aaron,...
Vinemont woman charged with human trafficking
VINEMONT - A Vinemont woman was arrested and jailed on Friday, Sept. 1 for human trafficking. Stefanie Nichole Weaver, 23, is charged with second-degree sodomy, facilitating the travel of a child for an unlawful sex act and first-degree human trafficking.
According to a media release...
4th Infantry Division veteran from Cullman receives Order of St. Maurice medal
Gerry Howard, Cullman, Alabama, resident and 4th Infantry Division alumnus, receives the Order of St. Maurice Medal from Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey and 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves Aug. 17 on Founders...
Early morning wreck in Vinemont kills 1
See updated story here: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2017/09/05/victim-early-morning-wreck-vinemont-idd
VINEMONT - One person was killed this morning in a two-car collision, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
The wreck happened in the 1400 block of County Road 1269 just before 7 a.m.
The Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department responded, along with...
Fairview Labor Day celebration: park renamed to honor Randall Shedd
FAIRVIEW - In the 1880s, labor unions fought hard battles for improved working conditions for blue-collar workers. After many fatal strikes, including the infamous Pullman Railcar strike, President Grover Cleveland signed a bill to create a national holiday honoring the social and economic achievements...
Crowds flock to Shrine for Divino Niño Day 2017
HANCEVILLE - On a typical Saturday, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament near Hanceville will host up to 300 visitors. But Sept. 2 was no typical Saturday: on this day the Shrine celebrated Divino Niño Day, a celebration of the child Jesus that...
3-car accident near Bug Tussle results in 5 injuries
BUG TUSSLE - A three-car wreck near the Bug Tussle Dollar General on Alabama Highway 69 South tonight resulted in five people being injured. At least one was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital.
According to Cullman County dispatch, among the five injured were children.
The Cold Springs...
Sweet Tater Festival underway
CULLMAN - The 21st annual Sweet Tater Festival got underway Sunday and thousands of people from around the state gathered at Smith Lake Park to enjoy the first day of festivities. The park was packed with hundreds of different vendors with one of a...
Labor Day Extravaganza Monday at Fairview Town Park
2016 Labor Day Parade Grand Marshal Charlie Keaton / Hannah Ward
FAIRVIEW - The Faiview Lions Club is hosting its annual Labor Day celebration, the Labor Day Extravaganza, on Monday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fairview Town Park.
Said member Stephanie Giancatarino, "We will...
Files from Yesteryear: 1964
From the Files Of 1964: Around the County
Mrs. Boyd Drake is spending a couple of months in Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Herndon and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Pitts and children spent Sunday, in Decatur, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Junior Herndon.
Luna W. Meadows spent the...
Wallace State’s Job Placement Office a new resource for students
Wallace State’s Jamie Blackmon advises a student about her resume recently at the Job Placement Office. / Wallace State
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Job Placement Office is a new resource available to Wallace State students.
The Job Placement Office is located on the ninth floor of...
Jazz Band Camp introduces students to jazz music
Ricky Burks, left, leads students through a jazz tune during the annual Jazz Band Camp hosted at Wallace State. / Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Clapping out the beat and sounding out the notes, Wallace State Community College Jazz Band Director Ricky Burks put about two...
Commission hears concerns about CR 236
County Road 236 resident Charles Wood addresses the commission about road conditions. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - When the Cullman County Commission opened the floor of its meeting to public comment Thursday morning, two residents who live on County Road 236 near Dodge City came...
Auburn dominates Georgia Southern
Darrell Williams (49) and Tre' Williams (30)- Jeff Shearer / AuburnTigers.com
AUBURN - Although things started out rocky for the Tigers, Auburn shook off the cobwebs and the rust to win its 2017 season opener, downing the Georgia Southern Golden Eagles by a score of...
Rhythm of the fall: area marching bands prepare for 2017 season, part 3
The Holly Pond Bronco Band performed at Disney World last April. Photo courtesy Evan Curtis/Holly Pond High School
CULLMAN COUNTY - The 2017 high school football season is officially in full swing, and football teams continue to practice and play hard. But others do as...
Elks on the ground in Texas
Members of the Cullman Elks Lodge drove all night and arrived Saturday morning in Stafford, Texas, a suburb of Houston. They are at an Elks Lodge, 3 miles from the flooding. They are cooking all day and evening for local flood victims, using food...
Master Gardeners awarded grant for Bicentennial garden
Cullman Bicentennial Committee Chairman Drew Green presents a check to Teresa Goodwin of Cullman Master Gardeners. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning, Cullman Bicentennial Committee Chairman Drew Green presented the Cullman Master Gardeners (CMG) a $700 grant to build a Bicentennial garden for...
ALEA issues safety advisory for roadways and waterways this Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY - Labor Day weekend, summer’s season finale, typically draws heavier-than-usual traffic on Alabama’s roadways and waterways.
“Safety is one of our top priorities throughout the year, but it’s especially important during extended holiday weekends, when so many want to enjoy one last seasonal road...
Good Hope shuts out Vinemont, 41-0
VINEMONT - Good Hope and Vinemont faced off to start out the season on a wet field Friday night, but that did not bother the Raiders' running game one bit as they dominated from start to finish to take home a 41-0 win over...
Meek Tigers victorious over Hubbertville, 30-13
ARLEY - Meek High School played its second game of the season against Hubbertville Friday night. They won last week against Phillips. This was Hubbertville’s first game of the season, and the Meek Tigers took the win 30-13.
Meek received the ball, but didn't catch...
Aggies dismantle East Lawrence Eagles, 42-7
TRINITY - The Fairview Aggies traveled to East Lawrence High School to take on the Eagles Friday night, and they certainly took them on, throwing down a dominating 42-7 win.
Fairview received the ball and took it to East Lawrence early. Fairview running back Ethan...
Wilson Warriors over West Point Warriors, 42-24
WEST POINT - It was a tough night for the West Point Warriors' defense in the home opener as they dropped the second game of the season to Wilson 42-24. Wilson's offense managed to put up 396 yards of offense against the Wilson Warriors...
