Addison kennels Hanceville, wins big in the Battle of the Bulldogs
Addison's Tyler Borden (17) in a sea of Bulldogs / Josh McBrayer
ADDISON - In the battle of the Dawgs Friday night, it was Addison who came out victorious by final score of 40-6.
Hanceville took the ball first to start the game but just three...
Broncos wear down Brindlee Mountain, 34-18
HOLLY POND - Brindlee Mountain may have started Friday night’s game, but the Holly Pond Broncos ended it, winning 34-18.
The Lions went three downs and punted on fourth down, with Holly Pond taking over on its own 47-yard line, putting together a drive that...
Defensive battle: Cold Springs gets by Berry, 13-7
BREMEN - If you are a defensive-minded person, the first half of Friday night’s Cold Springs game was for you. The Eagles found their stride in the third, eking out the win, 13-7.
Berry got the ball to began the game, quickly going three-and-out due...
Despite penalties, Bearcats trample North Jackson, 24-15
Bearcat quarterback Fletcher Jennings outmaneuvers North Jackson defenders. / Joe McElroy
STEVENSON - Cullman’s sloppy play and constant errors allowed North Jackson to take the early lead Friday night; however, this did not discourage the Bearcats as they fought back to beat the Chiefs 24-15.
The...
Cook’n for a Cause 2017 Saturday at Mitch Smith Chevrolet
CULLMAN - Mitch Smith Chevrolet is hosting a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Alabama on Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
For a suggested $8 donation, you get a barbecue sandwich from Chappy’s BBQ, baked beans, cole slaw, chips, a gourmet cookie from Panera Bread and a drink....
(UPDATED) NWS Huntsville confirms EF-2 tornado caused damage
HOLLY POND - The National Weather Service in Huntsville (NWSH) confirmed late Friday afternoon that it was an EF-2 tornado that caused the damage in Cullman and Marshall Counties Thursday night, saying the hardest hit areas were Holly Pond and Baileyton.
NWSH reported that the...
Arrest report: Aug. 31
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 31. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Franklin, Janie Renee, 33
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
Lindley, Leslie Collins, 44
probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Townsend, William Frank, 47
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
Watson, Dylan Bryant...
National Weather Service, EMA to survey damage in Holly Pond, Joppa this morning
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and a team from the National Weather Service in Huntsville will be in the Holly Pond and Joppa areas this morning to survey last night's storm damage.
Said EMA Director Phyllis Little, "There is a...
Multiple reports of damage in Holly Pond, Joppa areas
CULLMAN COUNTY - There have been multiple reports of damage in the Holly Pond and Joppa areas tonight, following a severe storm that crossed through the area.
Between 9:30-10 p.m., the volunteer fire departments from Holly Pond, Walter, Joppa and Baileyton were dispatched.
Holly Pond and...
Update: Elks Lodge reports better than expected response to flood relief project
CULLMAN - When the Cullman Elks announced that they would start loading a trailer with supplies for flood victims in Texas, they knew the community would respond, but they did not realize how huge that response would be.
Elks Lodge representative Steve Varner told the...
8-time defending conference champ WSCC volleyball begins 2017 season Friday
Members of Wallace State’s volleyball team are, front row, from left: Emily Wilson, Caroline Gann, Kati Thomas, assistant coach Jessica Coombs, head coach Randy Daniel, Abby Borden, Kaylee Maddox and manager Savannah Beard; back row, from left, Andrea Jacques, Alex Wiggins, Maya Jones, Kennedy...
ALDOT addresses annoying concrete dividers on Hwy. 278
CULLMAN - Many, many Cullman residents have expressed frustration, aggravation and concern over the seemingly endless barriers and dividers that have appeared along U.S. Highway 278 through downtown. Parts of the in-town highway stretch have become a land of no left turns.
In June, Alabama...
Wind Advisory in effect until 4 p.m. Friday
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Wind Advisory for our area until 4 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 1.
From NWS Huntsville:
Gusty winds expected through Friday afternoon... .As the remnants of Tropical Depression Harvey continue to push across the region, sustained...
Tornado watch until 8 p.m.; County, city schools cancel afternoon, evening activities
CULLMAN COUNTY - Both Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools have canceled all afternoon and evening activities for Thursday, as the area is under a Tornado Watch until 8 p.m. tonight.
According to the National Weather Service:
Brief tornadoes will be possible this afternoon and...
Arrest report: Aug. 30
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 30. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Barnett, Candi Michelle, 28
failure to appear- driving without a license
Givens, Malynda Johnson, 46
nonsupport
failure to appear- driving without a license
Horton, Stephanie Michelle, 37
third-degree criminal trespass
Land, Kendall...
Cullman EMS accepting donations for Hurricane Harvey flood victims
CULLMAN - Cullman EMS is teaming up with Cullman Elks Lodge and R.E. Garrison Trucking to serve as a donation drop-off site for hurricane flood victims in Texas. Donations will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 1 until the truck is full.
The donations will be...
Cullman County schools band together to support Texans
VINEMONT - Vinemont Middle School, along with all Cullman County schools, is collecting materials and supplies until Tuesday of next week to help in the relief effort for those affected by the historic rainfall and flooding in Texas.
When Dr. Vicky Spear, principal of Vinemont...
North Alabama couple waits for news from Houston
David and Glenda Young await news from Houston, where their son, Davey and his wife Lindsay, live and work among the chaos of Hurricane Harvey. / Loretta Gillespie
MOULTON - As flood waters recede in Houston, and the full scale of the disaster is revealed,...
Rusken Packaging acquires Great Southern Industries
CULLMAN – Cullman's Rusken Packaging announced Tuesday that it has completed the acquisition of Jackson, Mississippi-based Great Southern Industries, Inc., effective Aug. 25, 2017. Rusken's Executive Vice President Gene Marino announced the news on LinkedIn.
Rusken expects this transaction to expand its presence in the Southeast,...
Adoptions on the rise at Cullman County Animal Shelter
Ryan Whisenhunt with Jerald, the shelter’s current Pet of the Week
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter was happy to report to The Tribune that pet adoptions are on the rise, significantly higher than numbers from last year. The shelter’s Ryan Whisenhunt shared...
Strange visits with Cullman leaders ahead of Sept. 26 runoff
CULLMAN - Local mayors, members of the Cullman County Commission, and representatives of numerous city and county agencies and boards gathered at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce this week to hear from U.S. Sen. Luther Strange, R-Alabama about happenings in Washington.
Strange began, addressing...
Arrest report: Aug. 29
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 29. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Collins, Kristin Amanda, 30
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
Hale, John Wesley, 53
possession of drug paraphernalia
first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana non-personal use
Higginbotham, Justin Blake, 25
first-degree receiving stolen property
fleeing/attempting...
Eva man leads CCSO on chase, crashes into 2 CCSO vehicles
VINEMONT - An Eva man was arrested Tuesday evening after leading Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies on a chase that ended with the suspect crashing into two patrol vehicles, one of them head on. One CCSO investigator was taken to Cullman Regional as a precaution...
CullmanCityRocks and SFW sending love, gravel around the world
CULLMAN - After a soldier stationed in Kuwait posted a request on a Florida rock-painting Facebook page for colorful rocks to brighten up his very brown Middle East base, the post began circulating until it found its way here. Area groups from Hanceville to...
United Way launches Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund to help Houston-area residents
CULLMAN - The United Way of Cullman County has established a relief fund for the Houston area and those affected by the devastating and widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. All contributions to the United Way’s Flood Relief Fund will be used to help...
Hazardous Weather Outlook as Harvey approaches area
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north Alabama and portions of southern middle Tennessee.
Today and Tonight
Tropical Storm Harvey is forecast to move across the southern Mississippi River Valley today and tonight. Moisture associated with and preceding this...
Bearcats of ’67 celebrate 50th reunion
CULLMAN - Cullman High School's 1967 graduating class gathered at Terri Pines Country Club Saturday night for its 50th year reunion, and it was a great night of reminiscing and storytelling for the Cullman alumni. There were 68 graduates in attendance, along with their...
Fairview High awarded grant for new track; Colony VFD gets funds to repair vehicles
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met Tuesday night at Cullman City Hall, awarding thousands of dollars in grants throughout the community for a variety of projects. At the end of the meeting, nearly $100,000 was awarded to fund new educational...
Arrest report: Aug. 28
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bennett, Buddy Wayne, 27
probation violation- Illegal possession or fraudulent use of credit card or debit card
Bowling, Alodie Brooke, 41
failure to appear- first-degree receiving stolen property
Cofield,...
Elks lodge packing 18-wheeler for Texas; donations needed
CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning, the Cullman Elks Lodge will begin taking donations of needed items for flood victims in Texas. Items can be brought to the lodge at 1609 Brantley Ave. NW in Cullman.
R.E. Garrison Trucking has donated the use of a truck,...
Pet of the Week: help Jerald find his forever home
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to our Pet of the Week.
“Hello, my name is Jerald and I am about 2 years old. I am believed to be a lab and I weigh 64 lbs. I am calm,...
Cullman council commends East Elementary archery champions
CULLMAN - A group of kids was out late on a school night Monday. During the Cullman City Council’s regular meeting, Mayor Woody Jacobs and the council presented a resolution of commendation to the East Elementary School archery team for winning county, regional and...
Fairview man indicted on 2 counts of 1st-degree human trafficking
Updated 8-29-17 12:05 p.m.
Woods was re-arrested on Monday on the charges for which he was indicted. He was given a $141,000 property bond and has since bonded out.
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Fairview man was indicted on July 20 on two counts of first-degree human...
Sheriff: woman looking for her ‘safe place’ takes CCSO vehicle
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Cullman County woman was arrested and charged with first-degree theft of property on Saturday after she commandeered a Cullman County Sheriff’s Office vehicle and drove it to the Arab Police Department.
According to Sheriff Matt Gentry, a deputy was performing a...
Cullman council sees a (possible) vision for the future of Depot Park
If approved, a renovation of the current Depot Park (hand-marked 1-A on the designer’s concept map) and Second Avenue Northeast (hand-marked 1-B) will be the first phase of a 20-year plan. A wide walking path (W) will be large and strong enough to support...
Karma in Cullman collecting donations for Houston
CULLMAN - Local nonprofit Karma in Cullman is gathering donations for Houston and surrounding areas affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Founder Rachel Bryant shared, "On April 27, 2011, we were in the same nightmare as our fellow human beings in Houston. We were scared, hurt, homeless,...
Lineman injured last week in electrical accident dies
Holden Beck / Family photo
CULLMAN COUNTY - The lineman involved in a serious electrical accident last Tuesday, Aug. 22, near the community of Walter, has died, according to News Channel 9 in Chattanooga. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the death of Holden...
Cullman High School Class of 1952 celebrates 65 years
Cullman High School Class of 1952
CULLMAN - At All Steak on Saturday morning, members of the Cullman High School (CHS) Class of 1952 gathered to eat lunch, catch up on things since the last reunion, share news about members and share fond memories.
Present were...
2 Birmingham men arrested in Pawn Your Bond gun burglary
Marcus Wendell Newsome, left; Brandon Rorylavelle Hurt, right / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
CULLMAN - Two Birmingham men are behind bars Monday, suspected of burglarizing Pawn Your Bond on Aug. 6.
Cullman County Sheriff Office (CCSO) investigators and agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms...
Arrest report: Aug. 25-27
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 25-27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boone, Dustin Logan, 28
failure to appear- second-degree theft of property
Boone, Timothy Aaron, 22
failure to appear- permit dogs to run at large
Bradford, Kenneth Lee, 24
writ of...
Wallace State releases President’s and Dean’s Lists for Summer 2017 semester
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 181 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2017 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while...
Plant It: preserving hydrangeas
Dried hydrangeas make beautiful centerpieces. / Loretta Gillespie
If you want to preserve your hydrangeas you must bite the bullet and cut them now, while they are still vibrant and have not started to turn brown. (Some of them turn a pretty copper color, that...
Files from Yesteryear: 1964
From the Files of 1964:
Mrs. Clemons Father Dies Here Sunday
Robert Woods Blair, age 62, father of Mrs. L.H. Clemmons, died at the Cullman Hospital, on Sunday, after suffering a heart attack that same day.
Mr. Blair and his wife, of Leavenworth, Kansas, were guests of...
Get your tater on: 21st annual Sweet Tater Festival Sept. 3-4
CULLMAN - The 21st annual Sweet Tater Festival is coming up soon. Scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, the festival will take place at Smith Lake Park on Sunday, Sept. 3, and Monday, Sept. 4.
The event, which lasts for two full days, costs just $5...
Profiles in Faith: Fairview teen committed to life of ministry
Macie Burgin, raising funds for her upcoming mission trip to the Philippines / Jennifer Limerick
FAIRVIEW - Macie Burgin is not your typical 15-year-old girl. The Fairview High sophomore and youth member of Temple Baptist Church’s Fairview campus already has a pretty clear vision of...
Rhythm of the fall: area marching bands prepare for 2017 season, part 2
CULLMAN COUNTY - The 2017 high school football season is upon us, and football teams have been working out and preparing for weeks. But others have been preparing as well: our area high school marching bands, who have been working through the stifling heat...
Hanceville’s Pender named Alabama Environmental Conservation Education Teacher of the Year
Michelle Pender, first-grade teacher at Hanceville Elementary School, accepts her award as the Environmental Conservation Education Teacher of the Year. / CCSWCD
HANCEVILLE - Last week Michelle Pender, a first-grade teacher at Hanceville Elementary School, was named Environmental Conservation Education Teacher of the Year by...
Ribbon cut on ELEVATE Cullman; grand opening celebration Saturday evening
ELEVATE Cullman opened on June 18. On Aug. 25, the fitness studio held its official ribbon cutting. A grand opening celebration will take place Aug. 26. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The ribbon was cut for one of Cullman's newest local businesses this morning. ELEVATE...
Vinemont wins jamboree game, 21-15, over East Lawrence
EAST LAWRENCE - Vinemont took on East Lawrence in a battle of the Eagles in a jamboree game Friday night. Vinemont jumped out to a quick lead in the first half and came out victorious, 21-15, over East Lawrence.
After forcing East Lawrence to punt...
Broncos crush Coosa Christian, 28-6
HOLLY POND - Holly Pond hosted a much-improved Coosa Christian team on Friday night. The Broncos won the toss and chose to receive the ball, and for good reason, as they marched down the field on the legs of a stable of running backs....
Bulldogs take a bite out of Red Devils, thrashing Elkmont 40-20
ELKMONT - Despite the obvious kinks that need to be worked out during the first game, Addison took care of business when they headed to Elkmont Friday night for their first contest of the 2017 high school football season.
Addison looked as if they were...
Hanceville tops Cold Springs, 36-20
HANCEVILLE - It was a defensive battle in the first quarter of Friday night’s game between the Cold Springs Eagles and Hanceville Bulldogs, with both teams exchanging punts on their opening drives. The two slugged it out, and in the end, the Bulldogs came...
Bearcats come up short against rival Hartselle, 31-25
CULLMAN - Oliver Woodard Stadium was the place to be this Friday night. Two rivals, Hartselle and Cullman, faced off in the season opener with Cullman falling just short, as Hartselle took the win 31-25.
Cullman’s offense came out strong with the quarterback Fletcher Jennings...
Persall puts up impressive numbers as West Point defeats Hamilton, 23-13
HAMILTON – Though the game got off to a slow start, the West Point Warriors found their footing, handing Hamilton a 23-13 loss on opening night of the 2017 season.
Hamilton’s first possession was stopped quickly by West Point, but a late hit resulting in...
Meek Tigers make easy work of Phillips Bulldogs, 35-18
ARLEY - Football season is underway for the Meek Tigers and they started it off with a 35-18 win over the Phillips Bulldogs. It was the first game for Meek under new head coach David Norwood and he brought his style of football to...
Aggies fall in jamboree game, 24-14, to East Limestone
FAIRVIEW - In Friday night’s jamboree game, the Fairview Aggies started off by receiving the football from the East Limestone Indians. After a 12-yard run by Scoot Bennett the Aggies couldn't get that covered touchdown and East Limestone took over.
East Limestone quarterback Andrew Parris...
AT&T announces wireless internet service for parts of rural Cullman County
Sen. Paul Bussman cuts the ribbon to announce the official opening of fixed wireless internet service in west Cullman County. / W.C. Mann
BREMEN - At a press conference at a cellular tower in north Bremen near Smith Lake on Friday morning, AT&T announced the...
Evelyn Burrow Museum exhibit celebrates artist Andy Warhol
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College welcomes a special exhibit featuring works celebrating American artist, director and producer Andy Warhol. “FIFTEEN MINUTES: Homage to Andy Warhol, an Exhibition of Sight and Sound” will be on display from August 29...
Cullman Regional’s Humphrey appointed chairman of Alabama Council of Hospital Trustees
Roger Humphrey
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is proud to announce Roger Humphrey, Cullman Regional board member, will serve as chairman of the board of the Alabama Council of Hospital Trustees (ACHT) for the next year.
The ACHT is an affiliate of the Alabama Hospital Association, the...
2 Cullman High reunions set for Saturday: classes of 1952 and 1967
CULLMAN - Two classes of Bearcats are celebrating class reunions on Saturday: the Cullman High School Classes of 1952 and 1967.
The Cullman High School Class of 1952
65th Year Reunion
Saturday, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. at the All Steak Restaurant
The Cullman High School Class...
Arrest report: Aug. 24
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Byars, Jada Cecelia, 43
possession of drug paraphernalia
possession of prescription medicine
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Cantrell, Jerimiah Ross, 21
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Carden,...
Popular CCSO Citizens’ Academy underway
Sheriff Gentry introduces the CCSO command staff. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The latest class of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy got underway Tuesday evening, with approximately 80 enrolled participants, including this time a Cullman Tribune correspondent. The Tribune will report each...
Hanceville council split over operating budget proposals
HANCEVILLE - In an extended meeting Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council came together to support city infrastructure improvement, before splitting over questions related to funding for ongoing operations. Members approved measures to improve the water plant and promote downtown revitalization, but could not...
Cullman High School Class of 1957 holds 60th reunion
The Cullman High School Class of 1957 held its 60th reunion on Aug. 12, 2017.
Pictured, (sitting on floor): Maxine Drake McCain, Joyce Earl Brown, Gene Wilhite, Patty Swann Miller, Glenda Holmes Neal, Carole Brindley King and Brenda Tiffin Tucker
Row one: Jim Hudson, James Edge,...
Raiders kennel Bulldogs; Good Hope dominates first half, drops Susan Moore 28-14
GOOD HOPE - It was easy going for the Good Hope Raiders as they took care of the Susan Moore Bulldogs 28-14 in their Thursday night jamboree game, the first game of the 2017 high school football season in Cullman County.
Good Hope won the...
Cullman Kid’s Mart annual fall/winter sale this Friday-Sunday
The sale will be at The Atrium at 3920 Highway 157. / Courtesy of The Atrium on Facebook
CULLMAN - Starting this Friday, Aug. 25 and running until Sunday, Aug. 27, Cullman Kid’s Mart will be holding its annual fall/winter sale- an upscale children's, teen...
Arrest report: Aug. 23
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 23. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bevington, Ronald Eric, 48
second-degree promoting prison contraband
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
possession of drug paraphernalia
Cannon, Jeremie Scott, 32
failure to appear- driving without a license
Crocker, Jason...
19-year-old Jones Chapel man facing 1st degree sexual abuse charges
Gary Lynn Jolly / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
JONES CHAPEL- A Jones Chapel man was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree sexual abuse. Gary Lynn Jolly, 19, was arrested following an investigation into an incident that occurred earlier this summer.
On July 20, 2017, Cullman County...
Cullman company among EDPA 2017 Innovation Awards winners
ZeroRPM celebrated at the “imerge” EDPA 2017 Innovation Awards program; CEO Lance Self accepted the award on the company's behalf.
BIRMINGHAM – A Cullman company was among the EDPA (Economic Development Partnership of Alabama) 2017 Innovation Awards winners celebrated during an Oscars-style “imerge” innovation event on...
Hanceville’s knapsack program plans for new year; ‘Bulldog Pantry’ unveiled
Knapsacks program volunteers plan strategies for the new school year. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids program leaders met with representatives of other local groups last Thursday to plan for this school year, and to discuss a new offering for needy...
Ag Tag helps support local ag education efforts
Employees at the Cullman County Revenue Commissioner’s Office showed their enthusiasm for agriculture and education when they received Ag Tag T-shirts recently. They said they look forward to wearing them on casual Friday in the office. / ALFA Farmers
CULLMAN - Motorists may purchase an...
Birmingham man pleads guilty to selling heroin that killed Cullman man, injured another
BIRMINGHAM – A Birmingham man pled guilty today in federal court to selling heroin last year that caused the death of one person and seriously injured another, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and Drug Enforcement Administration Assistant Special Agent in Charge Bret Hamilton.
Michael...
CCSO arrests 6 in separate incidents; meth, marijuana, pills and firearm seized
Top row, l-r: Phillip Edward Parker, Brentson Harold Kilpatrick, Robert Keith Pugh; Bottom row, l-r: Kelli Diane Blackmon, Johnie Lee Kuykendall, Jason Robert Crocker / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office early Wednesday evening announced the arrests of six...
UPDATED: Lineman involved in electrical accident Tuesday ID’d; details remain scarce
The injured lineman has been identified as Holden Beck, seen here with his family. / Courtesy of GoFundMe
CULLMAN COUNTY - A lineman working for Hixson, Tennessee-based APL Power Services, under contract with the Cullman Electric Cooperative, was involved in a serious electrical accident on...
Cullman County student Nathan Duke receives endowed ag scholarship
Auburn University student and scholarship recipient Nathan Duke was recognized during the Alabama Farmers Federation 2017 Scholarship Recipients Luncheon Aug. 19 at the Ham Wilson Arena in Auburn. Duke studies poultry science, production track. The R.W. Donaldson Endowed Scholarship is named after a longtime...
Arrest report: Aug. 22
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Richard Eugene, 34
harassment
Blackmon, Kelli Diane, 32
possession of drug paraphernalia
possession of prescription medicine
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Boulahanis, Nicholas Michael, 27
permit dogs to run at large
Hughes,...
UPDATE: Details remain scarce on lineman involved in electrical accident Tuesday
A staging area was set up on County Road 703 Tuesday afternoon after a lineman was severely injured in an electrical accident. / W.C. Mann
See updated story here: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2017/08/23/updated-lineman-involved-electrical-accident-tuesday-id-d-details-remain-scarce
CULLMAN COUNTY - A lineman working for Hixson, Tennessee-based APL Power Services, under contract with the...
Welti man jailed on drug charges
Rodney Dylan Witcher / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Welti man was arrested late last week and charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Rodney Dylan Witcher, 48, was arrested by...
Local Pilot Club members attend Vegas convention; Cullman’s Wilkerson named district governor
2017-2018 Alabama Pilot Club District Officers: left-right, Beverly Wilkerson, governor (Cullman); Mellissa King, governor-elect (Andalusia); Kay Chandler, treasurer (Decatur); and Peggy Day, secretary (Cullman) / Beverly Wilkerson
CULLMAN - You might have heard of the local Pilot Club. If you haven’t become familiar with them...
Judge declares mistrial in trial of former CHS principal Elton Bouldin
Former Cullman High School Principal, Dr. Elton Bouldin, faces the judge during the second day of his jury trial for third-degree trespassing. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin's jury trial concluded Tuesday with Judge Scott Vowell declaring a...
BREAKING NEWS: Lineman electrocuted in Walter area on CR 768
A staging area was set up on County Road 703. / W.C. Mann
Updated 8-22-17 9:26 p.m.
Official statement from the Cullman Electric Cooperative:
"A lineman working for an independent contractor under contract with Cullman Electric Cooperative was involved in an electrical accident Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 22, 2017,...
One last conversation with a living legend: Margot Tanner
Margot Tanner displays one of the numerous original works of art she has created. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - This week, the Cullman community will bid farewell to a woman with a remarkable story, who has created a series of other remarkable stories in her...
Wallace State Community College fall semester underway; late registration ends Tuesday
Wallace State employee James Tidwell at Lion Central points out to a student where to obtain a Lion Card on the first day of fall semester classes.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College’s fall semester is underway. Incoming freshmen are enrolled in postsecondary courses for...
Arrest report: Aug. 21
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Chamblee, Caleb Earl, 22
violating protection order
Davis, Jason Wayne, 23
grand jury- first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument
grand jury- first-degree theft of property
Hebert, Ashley Nicole, 27
failure...
Saint Bernard to have first graduates with STEM endorsements
Bridget Gallegos, Jongha Park, Caleb Guthery,and Anthony Diaz enjoyed their first week back at Saint Bernard Prep / Joyce Nix
CULLMAN - While students are settling into residential life and classroom routines at Saint Bernard Prep School, the Class of 2018 is looking forward to...
Electric Co-op hosts eclipse-viewing crowd
People gathered on the lawn of the Cullman Electric Cooperative to view the historic eclipse. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman Electric Cooperative hosted a viewing party during the eclipse on Monday for families and spectators of all ages to come out and enjoy...
‘Blackout 2017’: on the ground in Tennessee for the eclipse
Thousands filled McMinnville’s court square park and numerous side streets, which had to be closed to vehicles hours before the event. / W.C. Mann
McMINNVILLE, Tenn. - As an unknown but massive wave of tourism descended upon central and eastern Tennessee for the 2017 total...
Former CHS principal Elton Bouldin’s jury trial begins
The jury trial of Dr. Elton Bouldin, center, began today, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The jury trial of former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin began Monday at the Cullman County Courthouse. Bouldin, who was found guilty of third-degree...
Arrest report: Aug. 18-20
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 18-20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Jon Austin, 34
failure to appear- driving while revoked
Ballenger, Robert Ramsey, 42
possession of drug paraphernalia
Black, April Dawn, 46
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled...
Cullman man arrested for attempted murder
Kevin Paul Brown / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested Sunday after deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a domestic incident involving a firearm on County Road 1401 near Lake Catoma.
According to a statement...
Great American Eclipse: Viewing party at Cullman Electric Co-op at noon
CLICK HERE to see what the eclipse will look like in your zip code. (Time Magazine)
CULLMAN - The day is finally here. The “Great American Eclipse” is mere hours away, set to darken the Cullman sky around 1:30 p.m. One option for viewing the...
6 local UA students pursued cooperative education this summer
TUSCALOOSA - Close to 300 University of Alabama students received hands-on educational experience at more than 60 companies and organizations through UA's Cooperative Education Program during summer 2017.
Local students who participated include:
Cameron Brock, of Logan, through Adtran
Meghan Claburn, of Oneonta, through Alabama Power
Joshua Ellard,...
3 Holly Pond High School students attend STEM Institute
Back row: Earl F. Gohl, federal co-chair, Appalachian Regional Commission; Carter Smith; Andy Page, president/CEO ORAU; William Sexton; Sharee Riggs; Kelly Chasteen, ARC program manager for Alabama; Dexton Jones; Kaitlyn Griffin
OAK RIDGE, Tenn.— High school students, middle school students and teachers soaked in math,...
Cullman County Farmers Federation donates to Children’s of Alabama
The Welcome Wagon for Kids fundraiser raised $120,000 from across the state. It was a part of the Alabama Farmers Federation's Commodity Producers Conference. / ALFA Farmers
CULLMAN COUNTY - No one wants to see their child in a hospital bed. When this unfortunate circumstance...
Hospice’s MEGA CASH Draw Down a ‘huge success’
2017 winners: Pictured left to right are: Wanda Walker Clay, Gene Lee and Mike and Rebecca Manning / Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is proud to announce that Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. recently held its annual MEGA CASH Draw Down, which serves as...
ALDOT advises drivers about road safety during eclipse
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation is advising motorists to maintain safe driving behaviors during the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21.
Drivers are urged to not pull over at unsafe locations, such as stopping on interstates or any roadways, to view the eclipse....
Local organizations prepare for Operation Christmas Child
Drop-off locations this year for Operation Christmas Child include Crosshaven Church, Northbrook Baptist Church, Fairview First United Methodist Church and Cullman’s Chick-Fil-A. Churches will accept boxes Nov. 13-20, and Chick-Fil-A will accept boxes Oct.26-Nov. 11. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - Earlier this week, David Ozment...
Depot Day a way for United Way to get the word out
The inflatable water slide was a huge hit with the kids at Saturday's Depot Day at Depot Park. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Saturday morning, folks from around Cullman were invited to Depot Park to enjoy free community fun and learn about the services...
Graves changes plea to not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, released on bond
James Graves / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN - Former Cullman County Commission Chairman James Graves, 74, of Vinemont, arrested and charged Wednesday, May 10 with felony first-degree sexual abuse of a minor, for which he was indicted on July 20, was arrested again Aug....
Local, state leaders honor Peggy Smith
Peggy Smith surrounded by members of the Cullman City Council, Cullman Economic Development Agency and the Industrial Development Board / W.C. Mann
You outworked every colleague in your field, never intimidated, never boastful, and never satisfied with the most recent win. To achieve that level...
