Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham / Cullman County
CULLMAN - It’s time for the annual registration or renewal of homestead exemptions for folks older than 65.
Property owners older than 65 can qualify for an extra ad valorem tax discount on their homesteads, but they must register for it per Alabama law. To explain it all, Cullman County Revenue Commissioner...
CULLMAN - Golden Corral is on its way to the Cullman area, according to officials with the Cullman Economic Development Agency and the restaurant chain itself.
"We are very excited to add Golden Corral to Cullman’s restaurant lineup in the former Ryan’s building," said Susan Eller, CEDA project coordinator. "We do not have a definite opening date but are working...
CULLMAN - Registration cards and ballots for the board of trustees election have been mailed to all Cullman Electric Cooperative members in advance of the 81st Annual Meeting, set for Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The event will be at Northbrook Church from 8 a.m. until noon, with registration closing at 11 a.m.
Included with the Annual Meeting packet are a...
Chuck Shikle with his ‘76 Shovelhead / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - A crowd of vintage and custom motorcycles and automobiles descended on First Avenue Northeast Saturday afternoon, as the Jack Aces Riding Club and Moe’s Original BBQ presented their third annual car and bike show. The block of First Avenue in front of Moe’s was closed to traffic, except for...
Characters at last year’s Depot Day. / United Way of Cullman County
CULLMAN - It’s that time of year. Schools are back in session, football is on the horizon and United Way Depot Day will soon pop up at Depot Park, on Saturday, Aug.19 to be exact.
The event, in its third year, began as an effort to announce to the...
TOPS -Take Off Pounds Sensibly- recently elected officers for 2017- 2018.
Pictured from left are Jo Shaffer, assistant weight recorder; Doris Walker, weight recorder; Shirley Springer, treasurer; Jimmie Abbott, secretary; Candy Wachter, co-leader; Linda Elsmore, leader.
TOPS is a group of men and women who support each other on their journeys to good health.
For more info, please go to the Facebook...
Coordinator Ron Lamon addresses participants before the awareness walk. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Saturday morning, groups from around north Alabama gathered in downtown Cullman to promote awareness of suicide and mental health issues. Hosted by Vinemont Baptist Lifeline, a ministry of Vinemont Baptist Church, the event included representatives from Mental Healthcare of Cullman, the Alabama chapter of the...
The Vinemont Eagle marching band prepares for the 2017 marching season. / Courtesy Skylar King
CULLMAN COUNTY - As the new school year cranks up, many are looking forward to the kick off the 2017 high school football season. Football teams have been busy for weeks, working out and preparing for their first games. But others have been preparing as...
Rumors Deli is moving to as-of-yet undisclosed location in early January 2018. Its current building was sold and Rumors’ lease is up Dec. 31. / Andrew Cryer
We’re just excited now. Now it’s like, we’re just going to have to close our eyes and jump, just like we did 17 years ago.”
Annette Harris, co-owner of Rumors Deli
CULLMAN - The Alabama...
The Cullman Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution meets seven times a year. At these meetings, we recognize and honor those local veterans in our community who have been wounded in action. Here at a recent meeting, Chapter President Ken Brown presents a Wounded Warrior Coin and Certificate to Cullman native, Robert Turner. Robert graduated from Cullman...
Cullman Rocks, Cullman City Rocks and Hanceville Rocks all set up a free rock-painting area near one of the music stages at Friday night's 2nd Fridays event. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - The local street fair known as 2nd Fridays has become a popular summertime evening activity for residents of Cullman. The city closes off the roads around the Festhalle...
Nightingale Award winners recognized at the August 2017 pinning ceremony for the Wallace State Community College Nursing program are, from left, Crystal Calvert, Justin Jacobs and Angela Moody.
HANCEVILLE - More than 100 new nurses flew the nest of the Department of Nursing Education at Wallace State Community College Monday night. The program pinned 100 Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) candidates...
The Hanceville Police Explorers received a $400 check from Karen Cook (center) of Cook Ministries. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - The budget was centerstage at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. A security and maintenance contract for city computers, a renegotiation of the city’s water contract with Blountsville, as well as raises and benefits for the mayor and council members...
Ronnie Regina Millar, left, and Jesse Dean Thomas, right / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - Two Berlin residents were arrested this week after they allegedly sold methamphetamine to undercover cops. The operation was conducted by Cullman City Police Department Investigator Justin Craft and Lt. Jody Martin.
On Aug. 9, CPD Narcotics Investigators Craft and Scott Sanford arrested Jesse Dean Thomas, 34....
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Byrne, David William, 22
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Carpenter, Christy Michelle 37
first-degree theft of property
Champion, Jennifer Lynn, 33
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
failure to appear- second-degree unlawful possession of...
Recent Wallace State Physical Therapist Assistant graduate Anna Baker, third from right, talks with incoming PTA students during a recent luncheon held for students and professionals in the PTA and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs at Wallace State.
HANCEVILLE - Alumni of the Wallace State Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) programs recently met with current...
Persons of interest in the theft of firearms from Pawn Your Bond, 1506 County Road 437/ ATF
CULLMAN - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in conjunction with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest...
Graduates of the Drinking Water Operators course at Wallace State Community College are, from left, in front: Paul Rice, Bess Woods, Alex Millwod, Andrew Holt; in back: Aaron Washburn, Alise Altman, Wesley Thompson, Tony Debardenas, and Bailey Perry. Another class will be offered beginning Sept. 18, with classes held each Monday from 5-8 p.m.
HANCEVILLE - Ten students recently completed...
GLENDALE, Calif. - DineEquity, Inc., the parent company of restaurant chain Applebee's announced in a statement Thursday that it will close between 105 and 135 restaurants in 2017. The locations of the stores affected have not been released.
DineEquity said in the statement that it had previously expected to close only 40 to 60 restaurants this year.
The closures will be...
Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson shows council members the Square Stand. / Andrew Cryer
VINEMONT - Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson, at this week’s council meeting, shared a request he received from a resident about establishing recycling services in Vinemont. Dodson said he has reached out to recycling companies in Cullman, but has yet to hear back on information regarding pickup procedures...
Mayor Johnny Dyar announced at this week’s council meeting that the new urgent care facility will open in the next two weeks. / Andrew Cryer
BAILEYTON - Last month, the Baileyton Town Council considered the prospect of Dr. Josiah Daily opening a cash-only urgent care facility in the town’s medical center. This week, Mayor Johnny Dyar announced that the facility...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Arndt, Jeremy Langston, 22
DUI- .08 BAC or greater
reckless driving
Ballard, Joseph Adam, 32
failure to appear- third-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument (2 counts)
failure to appear- second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument
failure to appear- third-degree forgery (3 counts)
failure to appear-...
2017-2018 Cullman County School Resource Officers: Front row, l-r: Deputy Shane Chambers, Deputy Chad Whaley, Deputy Matthew Rutherford, Deputy Boyd Posey; Back row, l-r: Sgt. Arvel Allison, Deputy Jeff Lawson, Lt. Erik Ryan, Sheriff Matt Gentry, Deputy Kevin Folds, Deputy Jim Butts, Deputy Eric Robertson, Sgt. Randall Chambers
Sheriff Matt Gentry met today with this year's Cullman County Sheriff's Office School...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry will kick off this year’s campaign with a community event, Monday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. at East Side Baptist Church. A goal of 10,000 gift-filled shoeboxes from Cullman County has been established to be delivered to children in need around the world.
The meeting will include a description of...
The Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10. / Joyce Nix
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Prep School is adding a fall festival this year: the Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival. This arts, crafts and music festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10, 2017 on the beautiful campus of Saint Bernard Abbey...
Jet Pep’s Holly Pond headquarters, as seen on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 / W.C. Mann
HOLLY POND - On Monday, Aug. 7, CrossAmerica Partners LP President and CEO Jeremy Bergeron announced an agreement to acquire substantial assets of Jet Pep, a privately-held fuel distribution/convenience store company based at 9481 Highway 278 E in Holly Pond. Jet Pep employs approximately 75...
TROY - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Summer Semester and Term 5 of the 2016/2017 academic year.
Local residents who graduated include:
Jordan Gray, of Cullman, Bachelor of Science
Wesley Hendrix, of Cullman, Bachelor of Science
Laura Weaver, of Cullman, Master of Science in strategic communication
The Summer Semester includes graduates from the Troy...
Updated 8-9-17 at 10:40 p.m.
VINEMONT - A head-on collision early Wednesday evening sent one man to an area hospital. Alabama State Troopers said that John Anthony Leonardi, 35, of Cullman was transported to UAB Hospital by ambulance for treatment of his injuries; he was set to be air lifted; however, due to inclement weather he was transported by ground....
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman Count Sheriff’s Office
Cooper, Destiney Rose, 23
intimidating a witness
terrorist threats
Cox, James Douglas, 37
writ of arrest- child support
Gardner, Jeffrey Blake, 29
failure to appear- third-degree burglary
Grubbs, Trena Faye, 38
public intoxication
Henson, Krystal Lynn, 32
third-degree theft of property
Morales, Erick Mitchelin, 21
grand jury- enticing a child for immoral...
Students waiting for the bell Wednesday morning at Holly Pond High School / Heather Mann
HOLLY POND - Students headed back to school all across Cullman County Wednesday morning. Most students usually share the same sentiments, unhappy about having to get back to work but also pleased to be spending time with friends again. But what about the teachers? To...
Jolanda Hutson, of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic, addresses the Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, Aug. 8. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - Jolanda Hutson of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic led off this week’s meeting of the Cullman County Commission, which saw a packed house and agenda.
Hutson addressed the commission, expressing her grave concerns over a grant shortfall at the...
Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore / W.C. Mann
FAIRVIEW - On Tuesday evening, former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore addressed the monthly meeting of the Cullman/Morgan County chapter of BamaCarry, a pro-Second Amendment gun rights organization. Moore was joined by Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill and Rep. Ed Henry, R-...
Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver reads a proclamation presented to members of the Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department. / Heather Mann
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council took the opportunity at this week’s meeting to recognize the town’s volunteer fire department for its 50th anniversary. Before the meeting began, a reception was held for the firefighters. Councilman Paul...
Dixie is a female lab mix, approximately 8 years old. / Ryan Whisenhunt
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Dixie, the shelter’s featured Pet of the Week.
“This week we would like to introduce Dixie. Dixie is a lab mix that is approximately 8 years old. She has a sweet and calm demeanor with...
Earl F. Gohl, federal co-chair, Appalachian Regional Commission; Kelly Chasteen, ARC program manager for Alabama; Rylan Griffin; Dr. William J. (Jim) Vosburg, director, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; David Keim, communications director, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - High school students, middle school students and teachers soaked in math, science and technology for two weeks this...
Crime Stoppers Board Member Frank Barefield, left, and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry at a press conference announcing the partnership between the sheriff's office and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama Tuesday morning. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama (CSMA). On Tuesday morning, Sheriff Matt Gentry held a press...
Cullman County's Lydia Haynes won second place in the state Christmas tree skirt contest at the Alabama Farmers Federation's 45th Commodity Producers Conference Aug. 5 in Birmingham. Haynes was honored at the Women's Luncheon and was awarded $100. / ALFA Farmers
MONTGOMERY - Artistic expression highlighted Alabama's diverse farm commodities during a luncheon at the Alabama Farmers Federation's 45th annual...
With the reservoir at “full pool” in April 2016, water flowed down the spillway into the rectangular stilling basin at the bottom before rejoining the old riverbed. / Duck River Reservoir Project/Facebook
CULLMAN - Since the Utilities Board of the City of Cullman filed suit against the designers and builders of the Duck River Dam, quite a few readers have...
Clifford Harris answers questions about the Flatts at Fischer Farms subdivision. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday evening paved the way for several area construction projects by approving subdivision requests and site plans.
First on the agenda was a subdivision of a large lot at Ninth Avenue Southeast and Fourth Street Southeast, requested by...
Cullman County’s Kyle Morris, left, is one of four finalists in the State Young Farmers Discussion Meet contest. Morris competed in the Discussion Meet first round with 16 other participants Aug. 5 at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 45th Commodity Producers Conference in Birmingham. Morris, who lives in Cullman, will compete in the final round in December at the Federation’s...
Wesley Smith / Courtesy of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN - I am pleased to announce the appointment of Wesley Smith as director of entrepreneurship & education at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center.
Wesley returns to his hometown after spending the last 15 years in Birmingham. He was born and raised in Cullman, went through...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 4-6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bennett, David Brian, 47
probation violation- first-degree theft of property
Blackwood, Lance Zachary, 30
failure to appear- possession of prescription medicine
Budweg, Ashley August, 37
DUI- influence of alcohol
illegal possession of alcohol
open container in vehicle
speeding- reasonable & prudent
Burgess, Allan Lee, 37
unlawful distribution of a controlled...
United States Air Force Airman Sarah K. Cason graduated from basic military training recently at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an...
Ken Brown, left and John Farr, right
Mr. John Farr of East Point recently became the newest member of the Cullman Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is seen here on the right being inducted into the order by Chapter President Ken Brown. SAR members, with assistance from the organization, can trace their family heritage directly back...
ATHENS – A bicyclist was killed today, Aug. 6, after being struck by a vehicle in Limestone County, according to a statement from Alabama State Troopers.
Evaristo Ocampo, 66, of Athens was killed when the bicycle he was riding was struck by a 2001 Ford driven by Jacob Lewis, 30, also of Athens.
Troopers said Ocampo was pronounced dead at the...
The fourth and final day of the 2017 McKenzie ASA Classic saw many awards received. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The 2017 McKenzie ASA Classic is in the books, the almost 2,000 archers and attendees gone from the grounds of St. Bernard after four days of intense competition. The final day saw many awards received, starting with the high school...
United States Air Force Airman Brooke A. Griffin recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate...
Wallace State Community College Occupational Therapy instructors Gail Hyatt, left, Kelly Krigbaum and Dr. Allen Keener look at a gift from the Class of 2017, presented by class president Chris Self and vice president Rachel Ryan, a brown scrub shirt signed by all of the members of the class. The students presented the gift during the class’s pinning ceremony.
HANCEVILLE...
Oak Hill Academy head coach Chris Craven posted this photo of Thomas Lee Bales on Facebook Saturday night. / Courtesy Chris Craven on Facebook
WINSTON COUNTY - A 16-year-old boy drowned at Smith Lake early Saturday evening, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and Winston County authorities, who said the incident was reported at approximately 6:30 p.m. According to...
Hanceville’s C.W. Day Park was the site of this year’s Kids’ Night Out celebration. / Heather Mann
HANCEVILLE - C.W. Day Park was overrun Friday evening as the City of Hanceville held its annual Kids' Night Out celebration, giving children and their families one more night of fun before the kids go back to school this week.
Half of the park...
Wallace State’s Guided Pathways Model Implementation Team consists of, front row, from left, Dana Adams, Amanda Tillman, Dr. Mary Barnes and Matthew McCrickard, back row, from left, Mattie Hudson, Jeremy Smith, Wes Rakestraw and Christine Wiggins. Not pictured are April Sutherland, Renee Quick and Karen Morris.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College has been named a 2017 Innovation of the...
Flyboarding allows riders to “fly” vertically, 10 feet above the surface of the water. / All photos courtesy of JWB Photography
CULLMAN - Thanks to the entrepreneurship of Blake Harper, visitors to Smith Lake can now experience the thrill of flyboarding.
Previously available primarily in tourist traps and coastal cities, flyboarding is now available on Smith Lake, through Harper’s company, Alabama...
Braden Dotson was named the 2017 Junior Eagle class Shooter of the Year. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Day three of the annual ASA Classic Archery Tournament was packed with tons of events and award presentations spanning all age groups. The first of the many awards presented went to the top three performers in the youngest class of archers, the...
Family members came out to honor their loved ones. / W.C. Mann
HARTSELLE - On Saturday, military veterans, family and friends gathered for a ceremony of remembrance in Hartselle’s Sparkman Park at the monument to Morgan and Cullman County recipients of the Purple Heart, a medal given to servicemen and servicewomen wounded in combat or to the next of kin...
L-R: James Williams, Eckenrod Ford’s Wade Bentley, Patrick James from the Cullman Elks Lodge, Randall Chambers, Wallace State instructor Leigh Ann Courington, former mayor and Veterans Day Event Coordinator Max Townson with Williams’ 1929 Model A Ford / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Friday morning the Cullman VFW and Elks Lodge, in partnership with Eckenrod Ford, Wallace State and the...
Many EvaBank Midnight Run participants chose to be doused in colorful neon powder. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The 2017 EvaBank Midnight Run 5K has come and gone and hundreds of people from all over the area came out to show their support as either spectators or participants.
According to Cullman Parks and Recreation, the race averages close to 1,000 runners...
Area seniors were able to meet with and get information from several area organizations at Friday morning’s Scam Jam & Health Fair. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - Elderly residents can be some of the most vulnerable people in a community. Not only are they at increased risk for many health issues, but many scammers and con artists target older victims...
Downtown Cullman was swarming Friday night with residents and tourists enjoying the return of Celebrate Cullman. The kids enjoyed free rides. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, Celebrate Cullman returned to the downtown retail district after a brief pause. Begun as a way to attract shoppers back downtown after the 2011 tornadoes, the event became a means of...
An archer prepares to shoot at the McKenzie ASA Classic on the campus of St. Bernard Friday. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Day two of the McKenzie ASA Classic Archery Tournament is complete and even more competitors have made it to Cullman for the weekend stretch of this year’s event. In all, around 1,800 archers are expected on the grounds...
HARTSELLE - Each August, Chapter 2212, the Finis J. Self Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart sponsors a memorial service to honor the fallen warriors of Cullman and Morgan Counties. Those being honored were either killed in action or received a Purple Heart after being wounded and passed on later in life. The service will be...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Collins, Justin Blake, 24
fourth-degree receiving stolen property
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Hester, Kenneth Lamar, 43
(FTA) DUI
Powrzanas, Thomas Doyle, 39
probation violations/ first-degree receiving stolen property
Self, Tylar Scott, 22
public intoxication
Shelton, Savannah Rachelle, 24
(grand jury) chemical endangerment of a child
Thursby, Whitney Nichole
(FTA) possession...
Local teachers enter Royal Technologies as part of the 2017 Educators in Industry Tour on Thursday. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - A teacher's job is to help kids learn. As students get older, much of their education is geared toward preparing them for college. However, college is just one option. Teachers also work to prepare students to enter the skilled...
John Richter and daughter Lisa Richter Mullaney celebrate a new era for their family’s beer recipe. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - When William Frederick Richter’s original late 1800’s Richter’s Saloon beer recipe was discovered in a downtown Cullman attic and turned over to the crew at Goat Island Brewing, a true Cullman classic was given new life. By 2016, Richter’s...
The McKenzie ASA Classic kicked off Thursday at St. Bernard and will run through Sunday. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Day one of the 2017 McKenzie ASA Classic Archery Tournament is in the books and hundreds of archers and their families have made their way to Cullman to compete. The event is being held on St. Bernard's campus this year...
Larry W. Smith, Jr., left, and Terry L. Hayes, right / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - Two men were arrested on Wednesday in a bizarre incident in which both allegedly identified themselves as officers with the Cullman Police Department to a couple in a domestic dispute at Veigl Village Apartments on the southwest side of the city of Cullman.
Terry L....
CULLMAN - One person was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital and one taken by ambulance to Cullman Regional Thursday afternoon following a collision at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and Alabama Highway 69.
According to Cullman Police Officer Jeff Mize, who was at the scene, an elderly gentleman driving a truck turned in front of another man in a sedan....
DECATUR - The Morgan County Democrats will host a forum tonight featuring all seven of the Democratic candidates participating in the Aug. 15 special election primary for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by U.S. Attorney Gen. Jeff Sessions. The event will be held at the Princess Theatre, 112 Second Ave. NE, in Decatur at 6 p.m. Doors will open...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Drummond, Lisa, 49
domestic violence third-degree harassment
Drummond, Robert Lamar, 51
domestic violence third-degree harassment
Flanigan, Edsal Earl, 38
writ of arrest- child support
Fuller, Jon Craig Jr., 43
probation violation/ third-degree theft of property
writ of arrest- child support
Guthrie, Anthony Wayne, 25
public intoxication
Hodges, Cassidy Rae, 22
bail jumping...
With a fun mix of fantasy genres, instructor Shannon Black uses a smartphone app and his “sorting helmet” to help Rhonda House find out if she’s a Sith Lord, Rebel, Wookie or Clone. / W.C. Mann
FAIRVIEW - Cullman County teachers are going to school themselves this week, with opportunities to learn about the use of technology in the classroom,...
The final phase of construction will include handicapped-accessible features and a collection of outdoor musical instruments for sensory experiences. / Photo courtesy Landscape Structures, Inc.
WEST POINT - The Tribune caught up with Lori Bates, the director of the West Point Elementary School playground project, for an update on progress. Among other things, she shared exciting news that the project...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Salon and Spa Management program will host an outreach program through the American Cancer Society that helps women deal with the physical changes brought about by treatments for cancer. The program will host a Look Good Feel Better program on Friday, Aug. 25 at 9 a.m. in a classroom of the program’s state-of-the-art...
TROY - Troy University is pleased to recognize new students who have completed IMPACT orientation and enrolled in classes for the fall 2017 semester.
Local students who completed IMPACT include:
David Thomas, of Cullman
Corley Parrish, of Vinemont
Hannah Wall, of Hayden
Harper Puckett, of Cleveland
Josie Boyd, of Bremen
Maggie Doss, of Hayden
Mace Schneekloth, of Arab
Abby Cagle, of Falkville
Eliya Knight, of Oneonta
Cameron White, of Hayden
Savanna...
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held a special-called meeting Wednesday morning to discuss some last-minute details before the new school year starts Aug. 9. Chief among the items on the agenda was a request to demolish all structures on a piece of property owned by the school system. The property, located at 906 Third Ave. NE, will...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Aaron, Benjamin Lee, 38
nonsupport
Berry, Bridget Francheska, 34
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Borden, William Andrew, 28
first-degree theft of property
Byrne, David William, 22
obstruction/ using a false ID
FTA/ third-degree theft of lost property
bail jumping 2/ third-degree criminal trespass
bail jumping 2/ obstruction/...
Earl Smith, formally an explosives expert with the USAF, spoke to the Cullman Rotary last week. / Loretta Gillespie
Airman 1st Class, Earl T. ‘Buster’ Smith, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Tech was one of the first two people on the scene on Jan. 24, 1961, when an Air Force plane, “Keep 19” crashed 12 miles north of Seymour Johnson Air...
On Sunday, Aug. 20, a class called 'Raising Rabbits on the Homestead' will be taught. / Photo courtesy Heather Grantland, Peinhardt “Homesteaders”/Facebook
CULLMAN - The Peinhardt 1930 Homesteaders met Sunday afternoon to plan their event schedule for the fall, and here’s what folks can look forward to. Please note: all events are open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Sunday...
Ollie is available for adoption at the Cullman County Animal Shelter. / Ryan Whisenhunt
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to the Pet of the Week:
“We are pleased to introduce you to Ollie. He is approximately 2 years old and currently available for adoption. His adoption fee is $90, which includes a 5-in-1 (DHLPP)...
Paul Bussman speaks at the Cullman County Republican breakfast in February 2017/ Andrew Cryer- Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - Mental health care has been an issue in desperate need of attention for some time in Alabama. Funding has been declining, bed space has been decreasing; the only things on the rise seem to be the number of crimes committed by...
Blood screenings, like these at last year’s Scam Jam and Health Fair, are provided by Cullman Regional. / Lorri Lee
CULLMAN - The annual Scam Jam and Health Fair for Cullman’s senior citizens is this Friday, Aug. 4 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Cullman County Center (Beech Center), 1807 Beech Ave. in Cullman. The event, sponsored by the Cullman County...
The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed three resolutions to make improvements to the Cullman Regional Airport. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Airport was the main topic of Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting; the council passed three resolutions to make improvements at the airport. Two of the three authorized the first phase of a two-year...
The Hanceville City Council held a special meeting on Monday night to choose a consulting firm for its Community Development Block Grant proposals. / Heather Mann
HANCEVILLE - With its eyes still set on downtown improvements, the Hanceville City Council is planning to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Before applying for the grant, however, the City needed...
CULLMAN - A single-vehicle wreck snarled late afternoon traffic on Monday. The incident happened at 4:38 p.m. on U.S. Highway 278 eastbound, just before Cliff Road west of the St. Bernard Bridge.
Lt. Jeff Warnke with the Cullman Police Department said Robin Victoria Duke, 21, of Hanceville was driving eastbound in a Chevrolet pickup truck. "The best I could tell...
Ms. Folsom Center for Rehab & Healthcare, Miriam Kelley, took home the second runner-up prize. / ANHA
HOOVER - Two Cullman women were among the top 10 finalists for the 2017 Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant Monday in Hoover.
Ms. Folsom Center for Rehab & Healthcare, Miriam Kelley, 89 and Ms. Woodland Village Rehab & Healthcare Center, Cleo McLeroy, 87 competed...
Image courtesy of McDonald's of Central Alabama
CULLMAN - Two local McDonald’s restaurants, as a part of McDonald’s of Central Alabama’s third annual McDonald’s McBackpack Giveaway, will be giving away 200 backpacks each this Saturday, Aug. 5.
The McDonald’s in Cullman at 1425 Second Ave. SW will give them away from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The McDonald’s in Hanceville at 740...
Myles McLeroy / Courtesy of Michelle Opsahl
TUSCALOOSA - Myles McLeroy, of Cullman, is one of 44 incoming freshmen selected for the Computer-Based Honors Program in the Honors College at The University of Alabama this fall. The nationally recognized research program pairs academically elite students with leading research professors to complete scholarly research projects in any field of study.
Celebrating its...
Cynthia Arrington / WSCC
HANCEVILLE – Cynthia Arrington has been named Wallace State’s new Adult Education director.
Arrington, a Hanceville native, inherits the position after serving as an Adult Education instructor for Wallace State since last November. Before joining Wallace State, Arrington previously worked as an adjunct instructor at Miles College, Virginia College and UAB after retiring from a management career...
Ms. Cleo McLeroy and Ms. Miriam Kelley / ANHA
MONTGOMERY - Two Cullman women are among the top 10 finalists for the 2017 Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant, according to the The Alabama Nursing Home Association.
Ms. Folsom Center for Rehab & Healthcare, Miriam Kelley, 89 and Ms. Woodland Village Rehab & Healthcare Center, Cleo McLeroy, 87 will compete for the...
Nonprofit Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS hopes to make its vendor & crafts fair an annual event. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - For years, the Harris family and their associates have helped raise funds and awareness in Cullman for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, sometimes called Lou Gehrig's Disease). Founded in honor of Danny Harris, who is battling the disease,...
Conservative evangelist Scott Dawson is running for governor. /Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - First-time candidate, author, evangelist and frequent guest on “The Rick and Bubba Show,” Scott Dawson, held a campaign event this week at Stone Bridge Farms. Dawson has his sights set on being Alabama’s next governor.
Addressing the crowd, Dawson said he wishes to “lead through a lens of a...
Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett, second from right, and his crew working at the 2017 Back-to-School Bash put on by the City of Good Hope. / Heather Mann
GOOD HOPE - To celebrate the start of a new school year, the City of Good Hope threw a back-to-school bash for new and returning students Thursday evening. The park, working with...
Hanceville Assistant Fire Chief Bart Absher confers with council members Jimmy Sawyer and Sharon Porter./ W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - With Mayor Kenneth Nail out of town, the Hanceville City Council’s agenda was fairly light Thursday evening, with much of the brief discussion related to the city’s fire department and public pool.
Hanceville Fire & Rescue
Hanceville Fire & Rescue (HFR) approached the...
Local artist Laura Walker held her art camp at The Link of Cullman County this year, where several area kids participated. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - Some say that encouraging creativity in children can often lead to a better future. Expanded imaginations can come up with new inventions for transportation, renewable energy sources or medical breakthroughs. However, finding ways to...
Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice and U.S. Senate hopeful Roy Moore speaks to guests at Friday night's Republican dinner. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - More than 150 area Republicans turned out Friday evening, when the Cullman County Republican Party held its first fundraising dinner, welcoming numerous hopeful candidates planning to make runs in 2018, and drawing three who are...
Pictured are Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, Rep. Randall Shedd, Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown, State Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear and Mental Healthcare of Cullman Director Chris Van Dyke./ Courtesy of Randall Shedd
CULLMAN - On Thursday, State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview hosted a meeting at the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) training center, to introduce new State...
Southern gospel group Joyful Hearts will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a homecoming gospel singing on Saturday, August 5 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
CULLMAN - The rafters out at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will probably vibrate a little on August 5, thankfully not from another tornado, but from the Joyful Hearts 25th Homecoming Gospel Singing.
In addition to the Joyful...
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer announced the suit. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At 3 p.m. Friday afternoon, Cullman City Attorney Roy Williams, on behalf of the Utilities Board of the City of Cullman, filed suit against CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc., ASI Constructors, Inc. and Western Surety Company for deficiencies discovered in the Duck River Dam. CH2M Hill...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office received several calls from Cullman County residents Friday saying that people are calling and claiming to be with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and that the resident of Cullman needs to pay them a fine or pay for a bond over the phone. This is all a SCAM.
The CCSO never calls anyone...
Top row, l-r: Whitney Nichole Thursby, Oliver Samual Tucker, Danny Ray Tucker and MiKayla Delaine Burleson
Bottom row, l-r: Donald William Holder, Shelly Dawn Holder, Bradley Dewayne Hester and Kimberly Johnson Graves
CULLMAN COUNTY - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Thursday arrested eight individuals after two search...
CULLMAN - Tomorrow, Friday, July 28, Coast Gas will be holding its second annual Serving Cullman Day, this time focusing on students and providing supplies for them as they head back to school. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Coast Gas will be accepting donations of school supplies for local children in need.
The event, which will be held at Tractor Supply...
