CULLMAN - Nonprofit group Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS is doing something new. In addition to its annual bass tournament, which is held in the fall, a vendor arts and crafts fair is happening this Saturday, July 29, from 5-9 p.m. at the Cullman Festhalle.
The new event, organized by Megan Harris, is free to attend.
“It is all for...
Melody Folsom Hill, daughter of former Alabama governor “Big Jim” Folsom, opened AJ’s Steakhouse with her late husband, Doug Hill. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - AJ’s Steakhouse has been a Cullman institution since 2006. After 11 years and multiple “best steak” awards, owner Melody Folsom Hill has decided it’s time for something new. She sat down with The Tribune to...
Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn holds a snake during her time on the Mountains to Gulf: Helping Teachers Make Connections expedition, hosted by the Montgomery-based Legacy, Partners in Environmental Education.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn recently had the opportunity to participate in the 2017 Mountains to Gulf: Helping Teachers Make Connections expedition, hosted by the Montgomery-based...
John Thomas, left, and Bobbie Bradford, were declared the winners in the homemade ice cream contest held by the WaLLi program at Wallace State Community College.
HANCEVILLE - More than a dozen members of the Wallace State Lifelong Learning Institute (WaLLi) found a way to beat the heat recently when they held a homemade ice cream contest at the college.
Four...
CPD Lt. Jeff Warnke, left, Officer Rodney Banister, center, and CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper demonstrate how the cones will be set up during school hours. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The start of a new school year brings a fair amount of confusion, especially when it comes to school traffic. Until parents find their own comfortable routine, morning drop-off areas...
This month’s CCCDC meeting saw a packed house. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met on Monday evening at Cullman City Hall, where they awarded almost $110,000 in grants to nonprofits, community organizations and municipalities across the county.
Funding for CCCDC grants comes from taxes- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in lieu of taxes and beer...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is taking applications now for the next session of its popular Citizens' Academy. The academy is a nine-week course and is free to the public; however, class size is limited.
The academy begins on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. and will meet weekly on Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m.
“Participants will learn about...
Said England, during heavy rain, the ditch floods quickly, encroaching into her yard and threatening to wash over the road. / courtesy Alice England
DODGE CITY - When it rains at Alice England’s house, it doesn’t pour, but it does flood a little, and the water seems to enjoy hanging around. Water fills the low ditch in front of her...
The commission met before a nearly packed house Tuesday morning. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - When the Cullman County Commission planned Tuesday morning’s meeting, the commissioners probably did not know that the hot topic wouldn’t even be among the 18 items on the agenda.
Early in the meeting, when the floor was opened to public comment, four Vinemont area residents from...
Denna Grace Chivers / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - There are lots of people who say they are animal lovers. Then there are those who make an occasional contribution to the Humane Society. Then there are those who adopt animals from the shelter, to give them a forever home.
THEN there’s Denna Grace Chivers. Recently, she held her own personal fundraising yard...
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, left, U.S. Sen. Luther Strange, center, and Roy Moore, right, will be special guests of the Cullman County Republican Party at a dinner Friday night, July 28, 2017. / Images courtesy of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate and the State of Alabama
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Party’s executive committee will host a...
Lindsay Nicole Schmale / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A Cullman woman was arrested recently after a search of her home allegedly yielded hydrocodone pills and multiple items of drug paraphernalia. Lindsay Nicole Schmale, 35, was arrested at her apartment on the southwest side of town by Cullman City Police Department Sgt. Chris Thomason, along with Officers Dustin Colburn, Cole...
Updated 7-25-17 at 6:03 p.m.
BREMEN - A two-vehicle wreck early Tuesday morning claimed the life of a Bremen woman. Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said Debbie Johnson Wilson, 54, was killed when the 2000 Dodge Ram she was driving was struck by a 2000 Nissan Altima.
Wilson, who, according to Troopers, was not using a seat belt,...
Democrat Doug Jones, left, and Republican Roy Moore, right, are the leading challengers for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Luther Strange, center. / Images courtesy of Doug Jones for U.S. Senate and State of Alabama
MONTGOMERY - Voters have until July 31 to register to vote in Alabama’s U.S. Senate primary election on Aug. 15.
There are 18 candidates,...
GOOD HOPE - Yes, kids, the new school year will be here sooner rather than later. The City of Good Hope will host its sixth annual back-to-school bash on Thursday, July 27, from 5-7 p.m. at the municipal park.
The annual event was started by Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett when he was a member of the Good Hope City...
Dr. Phillip Guthery / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A local optometrist was arrested Friday on one count of harassment after a patient swore out an affidavit against him and a warrant was issued by the magistrate’s office.
Dr. Phillip Guthery, 66, a resident of Gardendale, was arrested at his place of business, the Family Eye Clinic, at 100 Seventh St....
Alexander is a 1-and-a-half-year-old bulldog. / Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt introduces us to Alexander, the Cullman County Animal Shelter’s pet of the week.
“Alexander is a bulldog that is approximately 1-and-a-half years old. He has a soft, relaxed demeanor with a medium energy level. He appears to respond well to other dogs. He would enjoy taking a...
CULLMAN - At its last meeting before the start of the new school year, the Cullman City School Board approved the following personnel changes.
Employment:
Samuel Long, West ES Special Education instructional assistant
Kim Davis, East ES custodian
Jennifer Hill, East ES third grade teacher
Harris Crumbley, Cullman Primary instructional assistant
Kassandra Cox, Cullman Primary instructional assistant
Jessica Key, Cullman Primary teacher
Kayla Annette Aaron, Cullman Primary...
Cullman’s Alabama 200 Committee Chairman Drew Green presents a grant check to Cullman County Public Library’s Janice Cook and Cullman County Public Library System Director Sharon Townson. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, the Cullman Alabama 200 Committee presented the Cullman County Public Library with a check for $500, which will enable the library to host a free...
Jay Kendall’s widow Suzette Kendall addresses the crowd as local dignitaries look on. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Sunday evening, friends and family gathered at the Cullman County Courthouse for the fourth annual Families First rally, to remember the life of Jerry “Jay” Kendall, who died May 21, 2014 and to promote safe driving Kendall was riding his motorcycle...
Students perform at Seed-Harvest’s 2017 spring concert. / Seed-Harvest Music Academy on Facebook
Edited 7-24-17 to update age ranges and pricing.
CULLMAN - After unveiling an orchestra and jazz band for homeschooled students earlier this month, the Seed-Harvest Music Academy will debut new and revised classes for older students as well as children starting in August. The academy will have three...
Classrooms all over the county, like this one at Hanceville Middle School, are ready to welcome students back to class. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN COUNTY - Many of us old timers can remember when we started school the Wednesday or Thursday before Labor Day, with a lot of orientations, getting-to-know-yous, and general socializing before teachers really got down to business...
Six Auburn freshmen attended the Cullman County Auburn Club freshmen send-off event. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Many graduates from the Class of 2017 are using this month to put the finishing touches on their college plans. Orientation, housing, meal plan, and financial aid can all be huge sources of stress, so many people and organizations offer resources to help...
Dr. Stephen McBride / Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Dr. Stephen McBride, MD has joined the Cullman Regional medical staff. McBride, a board-certified general surgeon, is a graduate of Samford University and completed medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
As a general surgeon, McBride provides a variety of common surgical procedures:
Appendectomy
Breast Biopsy
Breast Cancer Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colon Surgery
Gall Bladder Removal
Hernia Repair
Lung Surgery
Skin...
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, left, and Roy Moore, right, will be special guests of the Cullman County Republican Party at a dinner Friday night, July 28, 2017. Sen. Luther Strange has not confirmed his attendance. / Images courtesy of the U.S. House of Representatives and the State of Alabama
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Party’s executive committee will host...
Christmas in July is an annual event at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - As temperatures keep rising, many people are looking for ways to beat the heat. As a way to keep people cool and help families in need, the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center held its annual Christmas in July food drive today....
Commissioner Garry Marchman shovels a tar/gravel mix into a pothole on one of Cullman County’s roads earlier this month. / Cullman County, Delores Clark
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman County Commission (CCC) spends a lot of its time dealing with the county’s road system. It requires attention, personnel, planning and money . . . lots of money. But for Commissioner...
The Meek High School Band of Champions will host a golf tournament at Deer Run Golf Course in Moulton, Alabama on Saturday, July 22 beginning at 8 a.m.
The cost is $50 per person, including lunch.
This is a 4-man scramble with strings and mulligans available for purchase.
To sign up, contact Tonya Hyche at 205-300-0374 or Kristy Higginbotham at 205-388-3680.
Prizes are...
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, center, speaks to council members at this week's town council meeting. / Andrew Cryer
WEST POINT - West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo has called a special meeting for Monday, July 31, 2017, the subject of which will be an economic development update as the Town is adding a right turn lane from Alabama Highway 157...
Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew presents Karen Norman with a framed copy of Gene Norman's memorial resolution. / Heather Mann
GARDEN CITY - After the tragic loss of one of their own last month, the Garden City Town Council's meeting room was packed with people who came to honor the memory of Gene Norman. Miles Eugene "Gene" Norman passed away...
One HOT yard sale, Friday only, July 21, from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m, 1479 Longbrook Drive NE (off Convent Road).
Nice girls clothes
Furniture
Household items
Low balance beam
Miscellaneous items
To submit a community note, email news@cullmansense.com.
Stan Narewski / Wallace State
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State cross country is turning to a familiar face to lead its program.
Stan Narewski has been named the men’s and women’s cross country coach as Wallace State reintroduces the program in August.
Narewski is returning to Hanceville after leading Wallace State cross country to multiple conference championships before the program was discontinued in...
Image courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association
CULLMAN - To make sure that everyone can do their shopping before the start of the school year, which for many will fall in early August, the State of Alabama has moved its back-to-school sales tax holiday from the first weekend in August to the third weekend in July, and it begins tomorrow.
The...
Stock photo / FDA Consumer
MONTGOMERY – The commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, John McMillan, confirmed this week that the department is working with USDA officials to address a positive test for atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, in an 11-year-old Alabama beef cow.
No risk to public health
This was an atypical...
Pictured left to right: Nan Auston, Pilot Club president, with Pilot Light board members Susan D’Andrea, Peggy Harris, Peggy Day and Rebecca Trawick
Pilot Club members donated 112 school supply items for five Pilot Light Home foster children valued at $384, plus donated $380 for the children to select and buy their own backpacks and other supplies needed.
The Pilot Light...
Rep. Randall Shedd speaks to an early-morning crowd at the Baileyton Senior Center on Saturday, July 15, 2017. / Andrew Cryer
BAILEYTON - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview hosted a community meeting recently for his constituents in District 11. The gathering was hosted by the Town of Baileyton at the Baileyton Senior Center, organized by Shedd as a way to hear...
Cullman Regional’s Lindsey Dossey briefly addressed the media on Wednesday, July 19. / Andrew Cryer
Updated 7-19-17 at 9:34 p.m.
CULLMAN - The third person involved in Monday night’s fatal home invasion was officially identified late Wednesday afternoon as Jackie Griffith, the wife of local attorney Stephen K. Griffith, who tragically lost his life in the attack at the Griffith’s home...
Felisha Nichole Hudson / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A Hanceville woman last week was arrested for selling methamphetamine, following a traffic stop.
Felisha Nichole Hudson, 30, was in a vehicle pulled over on Alabama Highway 157 on July 13 by Cullman Police Department Officers Cole Kelley and Trey Higginbotham. At that time, Hudson allegedly told officers she was in possession...
Stephen K. Griffith / Griffith, Lowry & Meherg
CULLMAN - A press conference will be held at 4:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 19 by Cullman Regional. Spokesperson Lindsey Dossey will be providing limited information on the status of the third person involved in Monday night's fatal shooting. Dossey will also provide a statement from the family of victim Stephen K....
Joann Walls passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017. / Facebook
HANCEVILLE - Family members have announced that a memorial service for Joann Hartley Walls will be held this coming Saturday, July 22, at Hanceville First United Methodist Church, 704 Commercial St. in Hanceville. The service will begin at 2 p.m.
Walls’ passing on Friday, July 14, impacted many people in...
Tawny is a 1-year-old male greyhound/lab mix. / Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt from the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Tawny, a dog currently available for adoption.
“We believe Tawny is a greyhound/lab mix. He is approximately 1 year old. He loves to play with toys, loves to do agility, and loves to submit to his...
Members of Cullman Regional’s Wound Care Team pose for a picture at a recent employee celebration held for receiving the Center of Distinction Award. Pictured from left to right are: Jill Keeton, RN; Dana Daniel, Wound Care director; Kayla Goodwin, RN; Allie Barnett, front office coordinator; and Matt Davis, RN.
CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Center for Wound Healing has...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry addresses the media on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 about the murder of local attorney Steve Griffith. / Andrew Cryer
This is a subject that we’ve talked about many times. It’s a subject that makes me angry to talk about, and that’s mental illness.”
Sheriff Matt Gentry
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, still visibly affected by...
Cullman Parks and Recreation's Waid Harbison defended the special events district expansion, and saw two special event requests approved. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to expand the downtown special events district, an area where the open consumption of alcohol is permitted during certain city events. The district, which until now included...
Stephen K. Griffith / Griffith, Lowry & Meherg
Updated 7-18-17 1:18 p.m.
CULLMAN - Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the two people who were killed Monday night in a fatal home invasion on County Road 1301 in north Cullman County.
The victim has been identified as Stephen K. Griffith, 73, of Vinemont, a prominent Cullman attorney. The assailant has...
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry will hold a press conference today at 3 p.m. to give more information on the fatal home invasion that occurred Monday night on County Road 1301 in north Cullman County. The incident left one homeowner and the alleged assailant dead. The Cullman Tribune will be livestreaming the press conference on our Facebook...
Krimson Mumford and her prize at Garden City Town Hall / Photo courtesy Emily Roberson, Hanceville Rocks
CULLMAN COUNTY - At various places around Cullman County this summer, kids of all ages are scouring parks, public flower beds and green spaces, and other places to catch an elusive prize. This time, though, it’s not Pokémon Go; they’re looking for things...
UPDATED 7-17-17 9:52 P.M.
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry has confirmed two fatalities in tonight's incident on County Road 1301. A visibly distraught Gentry, speaking to the media at the Kelley Community Center off Eva Road, said, "What I can confirm is that this afternoon, approximately a little after 5 p.m., we had a homeowner that was shot and killed...
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is hosting an emergency blood frive on Wednesday, July 19 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. LifeSouth is in critical need of all blood types due to the local bank having less than a two-day blood supply readily available. Donations will be accepted on the LifeSouth Community Bloodmobile located at the main entrance of the hospital (1912...
After the official ribbon cutting, the firefighters held their own opening ceremony: a firehose cutting with the jaws of life. July 15, 2017/ W.C. Mann
WEST POINT - After years of planning, the town of West Point finally got the fire station it wanted. Accompanied by representatives of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Cullman County dignitaries including Commissioners...
The 2017 Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy class prepares to graduate Friday evening, July 14, 2017. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Friday, 36 area students completed the Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA), a five-day intensive course sponsored by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). During the week, they met at 5:45 each morning for physical training (PT), followed by a...
In Artists’ Alley, visitors can shop for works by local artists, and even watch some work live. / W.C. Mann
At the end of the day, it’s more than a festival. It’s helping the people of our community to be successful.”
Leah Bolin, president, Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN - On Friday evening the Warehouse District was just coming to life...
Roger Duke, president of the North Central Alabama Young Democrats, addresses the local party Thursday evening. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats, on the advice of Alabama Democratic Party Chair Nancy Worley, will not officially endorse a candidate for the upcoming special election for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Luther Strange until after the...
The meeting will take place at the Baileyton Senior Center. / Randall Shedd on Facebook
BAILEYTON - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview is hosting a District 11 community meeting this morning, Saturday, July 15, at 9 a.m. at the Baileyton Senior Center, 95 Fire Station Road. The public is invited.
The meeting was announced at this week’s Baileyton Town Council meeting, and...
Sgt. David Nunn is assigned to Dodge City as its town deputy. / Courtesy of Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
DODGE CITY - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry was the special guest at this month’s Dodge City Town Council meeting. Gentry brought forth to the council a contract to renew a yearly agreement which provides a deputy to Dodge City, namely,...
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council spent a big portion of its meeting this month discussing the Good Samaritan Health Clinic with the clinic’s executive director Jolanda Hutson, who is requesting funding from the Town. Good Samaritan provides medical care to uninsured people throughout Cullman County.
Hutson is requesting that municipalities support the clinic, since it serves members of their...
VINEMONT - A two-car wreck injured two people Friday morning in the 18000 block of U.S. Highway 31 North. The incident happened at 9:10 a.m. The Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department was called first to the scene.
According to Alabama State Troopers, the driver of a 2005 Ford, Christopher Peoples, 25, of Pell City was injured, as well as the driver...
The staff of Catfish N Que accepts their finalist plaque from the Alabama Farmers Federation. L-R front: Mike “Papa” Link, Salina Link, Leigh Ann Pannell, Joey Pannell, Tiffany Campbell, Amanda Conrad; L-R back: Sid Nelson, Fred Hunter, Townsend Kyser, Jim Allen
CULLMAN - On Thursday, judges arrived to sample the catfish and fixins’ at Catfish N Que, selected as one...
A great deal of Hanceville’s Thursday night meeting was spent discussing attendance. / Heather Mann
HANCEVILLE - Raise your hand when your name is called. A hot topic of discussion at the Hanceville City Council’s meeting Thursday evening was city ordinance no. 577. Specifically, the section that outlines punishments for council member who miss meetings.
As the ordinance currently reads, after...
New Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, with Mayor Donnis Leeth / W.C. Mann
COLONY - The biggest order of business on the table at Colony’s town council meeting Tuesday was the selection of a new member to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Councilwoman Myra Twitty.
Both candidates who presented themselves last month appeared again before an apparently split council...
Several new teachers and administrators were on hand to introduce themselves. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) officially approved its slate of new teachers and administrators.
Most prominent of those known to have come on board is former Alabama High School Athletic Association Assistant Director Wanda Gilliland, whose appointment to the newly-created...
The fire happened at 1461 County Road 706, near Stone Bridge Farms, early Tuesday morning. / Ty Watwood, WBRC News
CULLMAN - The second person injured in Tuesday morning's fatal house fire on County Road 706 has died. WBRC News reported that Angela Hardin, 60, died today. She had been in UAB Hospital in critical condition since the incident. Hardin's...
Image courtesy of Tribune reader.
Updated 7-13-17 9:31 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - A multiple-vehicle crash on Highway 69 South near the community of Bug Tussle has claimed one life. Cynthia Renae West, 43, of Jasper was pronounced dead at the scene by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
According to Alabama State Trooper Johnathan Appling, West was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier...
The new Five Below store in the Cullman Shopping Center will be in the former Hancock Fabrics location. / MRP
CULLMAN - The grand opening of specialty retail store Five Below is set for Friday, July 21. According to the company's website, "The party starts at 9 a.m."
On its Facebook page yesterday, the store posted:
Whoa. 4 New Store Grand Openings...
Curt Wilson was just 15 when he was killed in a car crash on May 7. His mom, Ashley Wilson, has founded a local charity, Curt’s Closet, for area kids in need. / Image courtesy of Cullman High School
CULLMAN - Two months after the loss of her son in a traffic accident, Ashley Wilson is fulfilling a years-old vision...
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will be teaming up with law enforcement offices throughout the state and the Southeast July 17-23 as part of a special traffic campaign to reduce the number of crashes, injuries and fatalities by ensuring motorists are obeying basic highway safety laws.
Operation Southern Shield is an effort by law enforcement...
Hope Horses, Inc. provides equine therapy programs. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Hope Horses for Heroes got underway Tuesday afternoon and will take place every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. until Aug. 15. The therapeutic program, a joint effort between Hope Horses, Inc. and Saving Forgotten Warriors, was founded to advocate for the mental health of local U.S. veterans who need...
Maci Key is the first Wallace State student to serve as a SkillsUSA National Officer delegate.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College students made a mark recently at the 53rd annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Louisville, Kentucky, where students compete against the very best of the best in their fields.
Wallace State Machine Tool Technology student Maci...
Deputy Chad Whaley, an 18-year CCSO veteran, will lead the 2-night class. / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is hosting a free women's self-defense class Monday and Tuesday, July 17-18 at its new training facility. The class will be led by Deputy Chad Whaley, an 18-year CCSO veteran who has trained law enforcement officers...
The fire consumed part of a home at 1461 County Road 706, near Stone Bridge Farms. / Ty Watwood, WBRC News
CULLMAN - An early-morning house fire claimed the life of an 80-year-old woman on Tuesday. Odell Bice was pronounced dead at the scene by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick. The Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office released a statement...
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton held its monthly council meeting this week, where they welcomed guest Dr. Josiah Daily, who has expressed an interest in opening a cash-only urgent care facility in the town’s medical center.
“I want to bring the medical community back to this area and provide a service for the community,” said Daily.
Mayor Johnny Dyar called...
Mark Anthony Nix / Cullman Police Department
VINEMONT - A Vinemont man, Mark Anthony Nix, 52, was arrested Friday, July 7 and charged with first-degree forgery, first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, criminal possession of a forgery device, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Cullman Police Department Sgt. Chris Thomason, along with Officers Trey...
Amanda Yancey Monaco, left and Leah Ann Wilbanks, right / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
HANCEVILLE - Two Hanceville women were arrested on Tuesday, July 10 and charged with seven counts each of second-degree cruelty to a dog or cat, a Class A misdemeanor.
According to a media release from Cullman County Animal Control, officers responded to a residence on County Road...
Tara Lynn Coleman / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A West Point woman is behind bars, charged with five counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest was made as a part of an undercover operation.
On June 9, Cullman Police Department Investigators Justin Craft and Eric Cole...
Cherrie Haney / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Economic Development (CCED) office provides a variety of services, at the discretion of the Cullman County Commission. CCED assists local municipalities in acquiring funding for community development projects, participates in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Firefighter's Assistance Grant Program and aids county departments in obtaining grant money, along with other...
Guests enjoy a dive-in movie at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center last summer. / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - The second of one of Cullman Parks and Rec's most popular summer events, the Dive-In Movies, will take place tomorrow, Thursday, July 13.
The movie "Sing" will be shown by the outdoor pool at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. According...
Photo courtesy of Hanceville Quarterback Club
We haven’t been able to host a track meet at Hanceville in at least 10 years because the track was falling apart and didn’t have enough lanes. We’re going to do everything we can to start hosting track events this year.”
Hanceville High School Principal Jimmy Collins
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville High School’s brand new track was...
The front portion of Brick Haven was declared a total loss following the July 1 fire. / Aerial Envision
CULLMAN - In the aftermath of the Brick Haven fire on July 1, Logan Fire & Rescue Chief Toby Bates lodged a very public complaint about water pressure issues around the county during a television news interview (http://qrne.ws/whnt). Bates was unavailable...
CHS coach and science (and now history) teacher Kyle Morris / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, representatives of communities and organizations across north Alabama gathered at the Benedictine Sisters’ Retreat Center in Cullman to talk about how people and groups can participate in the “Alabama 200” state bicentennial celebration between 2017 and 2019. The celebration began in March...
Cullman’s Catfish N Que is one of four finalists in the statewide Bama’s Best Catfish Restaurant Challenge. Alabama Catfish Producers is sponsoring the second annual contest.
More than 250 customer nominations were received. The other three finalists are David’s Catfish House in Atmore, Orrville Farmer’s Market in Orrville and Swamp John’s in Red Bay.
A panel of three judges, including an...
Avalon is a 5-month-old female heeler mix. / Cullman County Animal Shelter
Ryan Whisenhunt from the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Avalon, a puppy currently available for adoption.
“Avalon is a heeler mix who is approximately 5 months old. She has a quiet, patient and respectful demeanor. She respects her life and enjoys sitting down for a treat. She...
Mosquitoes transmit many dangerous diseases, including Zika and West Nile. / James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CULLMAN COUNTY - It’s that time of year again: lake days, long summer nights and anywhere from one to 100 mosquito bites depending on one’s luck. It’s summertime in Alabama, and with a mild winter, mosquito season is back with a...
Updated 7-11-17 at 4:06 p.m.
County Road 222 is now re-opened.
Updated 7-11-17 at 1:40 p.m.
There are no injuries to anyone in the building; however, according to Bradberry, three or four firefighters are being treated at the scene for heat exhaustion. The roadway remains closed at this time.
GOOD HOPE - Multiple fire departments are on the scene of a structure fire...
Updated 7-11-17 6:20 a.m.
CULLMAN - At least one person has died following an early morning house fire on County Road 706 near Stone Bridge Farms, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick. Odell Bice, 80, was pronounced dead at the scene after being removed from the home. A 60-year-old woman rescued from the home was airlifted to an...
Updated story: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2017/07/11/update-least-1-person-has-died-following-early-morning-house-fire
Updated 7-11-17 3:37 a.m.
One of the people rescued from the house is being airlifted to an area hospital. County dispatch has revised the address to 1461 County Road 706.
Updated 7-11-17 3:12 a.m.
Both people have been rescued from inside the home. The house number is being reported as 1461 County Road 717.
Updated 7-11-17 3:06 a.m.
The Berlin Volunteer Fire...
Topre America accepts a plaque at the Japan America Society of Alabama annual dinner May 19, 2016 for the $8.5 million expansion at the Cullman facility during 2015. Pictured are, from left, JASA First Vice President Forrest Keith of Daiken America, Topre Director of Manufacturing Brad Pepper, Topre Human Resources Manager Natalie Caudle, Topre Senior Vice President Hiroki Fujiwara,...
Downtown Merchants’ Association advisor Ron Pierce defends the expansion of the downtown special events district. The expansion will now go before the Cullman City Council. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - During its regular meeting Monday evening, the Cullman City Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the city ordinance that created the downtown special events district....
CULLMAN - Looking for something adventurous to do this weekend? Check out the Smith Lake WakeBattle this Saturday. The event is sponsored by Russell Marine, Wake Factory, Hyperlite Wakeboards and Nautique and boasts on its Facebook event page, “Come join us for WakeBattle in its new location for this year. We are moving from the Montgomery Riverfront to Smith...
Deangelo Lewis, left, and Brittany Hill, right / Cullman Police Department
DODGE CITY - Cullman Police Department investigators on Sunday arrested two Birmingham residents on distribution charges.
According to a media release from the CPD, investigators Justin Craft, Scott Sanford and Eric Cole conducted a traffic stop at the Shell gas station in Dodge City on a vehicle driven by Deangelo...
Music comes from all directions as the song leader directs from the center. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Over the weekend, Cullman celebrated what has become a unique tradition in Alabama: the state’s last courthouse singing convention. Singers from all over the state, and some who drove or even flew in from other parts of the country, filled the Cullman...
This quilt will be given away at the show.
The Heartland Quilt Guild will sponsor a quilt show "Quilting in Cotton Country" Friday, July 14, 1-5 p.m. and Saturday, July 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at East Elementary School, 608 Fourth Ave. SE in Cullman.
Included will be beautiful quilts made by Heartland members, a display of growing cotton in Cullman and...
Rev. Fields stopped by Jack’s to eat breakfast and talk shop, but spent much of his time receiving encouragement from supporters. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, July 5, Rev. James Fields, former state representative, posted a video to his Facebook page leading many to believe he had decided to run for the office of Alabama lieutenant governor.
Two days...
FAIRVIEW - At this month’s meeting of Fairview's town council, there was much discussion about rental prices, possible improvements to the community park and the new senior center, which is expected to be opened soon.
The council reported that the new senior center is almost ready to open. There are still a few appliances that need to be installed, and...
2nd Fridays events are a big draw downtown during the summer months. / Andrew Cryer
We’ve really got a vibrant downtown, and we don’t want to let that get away. We want to continue to grow it and fill it; and we want the people of Cullman to be proud of their downtown, because it’s really unique. It’s really a...
Wanda Gilliland, who retired from the AHSAA in June, is set to be named the first-ever district-wide athletic director for Cullman County Schools. / Image courtesy of the AHSAA
CULLMAN - In the wake of the July 1 resignation of West Point track coach A.J. Lamar amid allegations of improper conduct with a student, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE)...
The band with their prize banner after the competition / Brad Murray
BREMEN - Earlier this summer, students from around the state gathered in Montgomery for the 89th Alabama Future Farmers of America (FFA) state convention. One of the highlights of the convention was the string band competition, to which Cold Springs High School returned to defend its 2016 title.
According...
Lt. Erik Ryan performs a traffic stop Thursday on County Road 222. / CCSO
CULLMAN COUNTY - According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) patrol deputies will be out in force along County Road 222 during the month of July and part of August to help enforce traffic laws along that stretch of roadway.
The CCSO has received complaints from...
Matthew Thompson / Contributed
CULLMAN - Cullman’s Matthew Thompson, son of Eddie Thompson, has won a scholarship from the Henry J. Hawk, Sr. Scholarship Program, sponsored by American Trim, LLC.
Thompson is an engineering major at the University of Alabama.
In high school, Thompson was a member of the National Honor Society, the marching band, German band and pep band and was...
Oakleigh White / Alfa
CULLMAN - Oakleigh White, a graduate of Cullman High School, received a $1,000 scholarship from the Alfa Foundation. White is a junior at Troy University studying communication studies.
White is one of 100 students from across the state who will reap the rewards of an Alabama Farmers Federation membership when they pay their tuition fees this fall.
In...
Milo’s corporate HQ in Birmingham was well represented: (L-R) Vice President of Operations Liz Smith, CEO Tom Dekle, Marketing Manager Mary Duncan Proctor, and Area Manager Evans Smith / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - After an absence of several years, Milo’s Hamburgers has returned to Cullman. The Birmingham-based chain appears to be viewing its previous departure from the Cullman market as...
