‘Lyndon’s Walk Across America’ coming to Cullman this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday, concerned citizens will gather at Sportsman Lake Park in Cullman for a local stop of Lyndon’s Walk Across America, an event to raise awareness of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) and raise funds for research into the rare genetic disorder.
According to...
CATA Health Science students complete landmark program, reflect on remarkable year
CULLMAN, Ala. - This month, Cullman County high schools will graduate a group of students who will be ready to take off their caps and gowns, put on scrubs or uniforms, and go right to work in the health care field, thanks to a...
City School Board opens bidding for playground equipment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met for a special called meeting Thursday morning to open the bidding process for new playground equipment for the Cullman City Primary School. The new playground equipment will be added to the school’s interior playground.
Cullman City...
Gracie Hudspeth named 2019 Cullman County Career Technical Education Student of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Carmen “Gracie” Hudspeth, a Hanceville High School senior enrolled in the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Health Science program, was recently selected as CATA’s 2019 Career Technical Education (CTE) Student of the Year. This year she completed studies at CATA to...
11-year-old Denna Chivers holding 3rd annual yard sale to help animals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Young animal advocate Denna Chivers is getting ready for her third annual yard sale to benefit the Cullman County Animal Shelter. This year, on Saturday, May 18, the yard sale will be held in the Seventh Street Baptist Church parking lot...
Alabama Bait Bill becomes law
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Hunters in Alabama can now hunt white-tailed deer (when in season) and feral pigs with the aid of bait on privately owned or leased lands if they have purchased and are in possession of an annual bait privilege license issued by the...
Obituary: Dorothy Louise Billingsley
Dorothy Louise Billingsley, 54, was born on Sept. 6, 1964 and passed away on May 4, 2019.
Obituary: Randy Nolan Moses
Mr. Randy Nolan Moses, 65, of Horton passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
No services are planned.
Obituary: Robert Leon Watson
Robert Leon Watson, 92, of Nesmith entered into rest on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Watson was born on Sept. 22, 1926.
Complete obituary and arrangement information will be announced Thursday at noon.
Obituary: Chase Alexander Williams
Chase Alexander Williams, 16, of Double Springs, entered into rest on May 6, 2019.
Chase was born on Oct. 10, 2002 in Montgomery, Alabama. He enjoyed playing on his phone, listening to music, fishing, basketball, and hanging out with friends. Chase had a way of...
Obituary: James Ernest Shaw
Graveside services for James Ernest Shaw, 71, of Jasper, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Corinth West Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Shaw passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Veterans Hospital in...
Wallace State’s Culinary Pride Club wins Gumbo Gala trophy for 3rd straight year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Culinary Pride Club has won the Gumbo Gala trophy for the third consecutive year.
Wallace State’s Culinary team won the best student team seafood gumbo and the overall Chef’s Choice at the 14th annual Episcopal Place Gumbo Gala held in...
Wallace State holding commencement exercises May 10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and President Vicki Karolewics will host Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Tom Drake Coliseum, starting at 6 p.m. More than 700 students are expected to participate in the ceremony, and more than 1,800 will...
Arrests and incidents reported May 8, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on May 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 7
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157;...
Holly Pond to install new speed limit, school zone speed limit signs
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Tuesday night spent a good portion of its meeting discussing new speed limit signs as well as new school zone speed limit signs with yellow flashing lights.
The Town recently updated its speed limit ordinance....
CDC’s accessible playground underway; funds still being raised
CULLMAN, Ala. - After lots of waiting, hoping and fundraising, the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is seeing its new accessible playground start to take shape. Principal Chris Chambers took The Tribune on a tour this week.
Rather than rebuild the existing playground on...
Obituary: Billy Edwards
Billy Edwards, 89, of Oneonta, AL was born on Oct. 12, 1929 to the late W. F. and Ethel Sims Edwards and passed away on May 7, 2019 at St. Vincent's East Hospital.
He was a member of Mountain Pointe Ministries Church.
Also preceding him in...
Obituary: James Carl Horne
Memorial services for Mr. James Carl Horne, 92, of Cullman are on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 10 a.m. at West President Church of Christ in Greenwood, Mississippi, Mike Schmitz officiating.
Mr. Horne passed away on May 6, 2019. He was born in Yazoo City,...
Obituary: John “Thad” Bates
John “Thad” Bates of Cullman passed away May 6, 2019 at the age of 91.
He was born June 1, 1927 in Cullman to Robert Lemuel and Mamie Trimble Bates.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Billie Mae Guthrie Bates, sister Myrtle Hendrix,...
Obituary: Delilah Faye Perry
Graveside services for Delilah Faye Perry, 84, of Hanceville, will be at Hopewell Cemetery at a later date.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Perry passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 27, 1934...
Hooper joins staff at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Bernard community welcomed Tyler Hooper (SBP ’07) to the Alumni and Development Office of the school in April. Hooper, a recipient of the General Excellence Award while at St. Bernard Prep, graduated with honors in 2011 from Samford University with...
Pet of the Week: You’ll love Lucylou!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Lucylou is a 1-year-old terrier mix, jet black with a tiny white flash on her chest. She’s a perky-but-not-crazy medium-energy pet who enjoys human companionship. With her...
2nd annual Kids’ Summer Showcase Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – There’s always the same question when the school year comes to an end: What are the kids going to do over the summer? For ideas, visit the second annual Kids’ Summer Showcase Tuesday, May 7 at the Cullman Civic Center from...
Community Happenings: Tuesday, May 7
Lunch at VFW Post 2214
Everyone come to Tuesday's lunch at the VFW Post in Cullman. Starts at 11:30, $5 per plate. We have carryout if you can't stay and eat with us. We always have a great time. Love to see new folks and...
Marchman addresses Baileyton Council on new 10-cent fuel tax increase
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council welcomed Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman to its Monday night meeting to help clarify what, if any, impact the recently passed statewide 10-cent fuel tax increase will have on the town.
Explained Marchman, “Gas, August 31 of this...
‘Clothed in Cullman’ raises more than $18K for Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hundreds of Cullman-area residents turned out at the Cullman Civic Center Saturday to shop, eat and show their support for Ashley Wilson and her free clothing boutique, Curt’s Closet. At “Clothed in Cullman,” tables were set for a good-sized crowd, based...
Obituary: Randall Keith Blackwood
Graveside services for Randall Keith Blackwood, 52, of Cullman, were Monday, May 6, 2019 at Crossroads Cemetery with Tommy Blackwood officiating; interment in Cross Roads Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Blackwood passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his...
Obituary: Paul Dudley Freeman
Dr. Paul Dudley Freeman, DMD, 64, of Hanceville, died Sunday, May 5, 2019.
Paul was a deacon at Northbrook Baptist Church, his beloved church. He was a graduate of Cullman High School, Birmingham Southern and UAB School of Dentistry. Dr. Freeman considered his staff and...
Obituary: Billie Jo Motes
Billie Jo Motes, 86, was born on Nov. 15, 1932 and passed away on May 5, 2019.
A graveside service will take place Wednesday, May 8 at 3 p.m. at Cullman Memory Gardens.
Obituary: Christina Marie Cason Hopper
Christina Marie Cason Hopper, 30, was born on Nov. 19, 1988 and passed away on May 4, 2019.
Visitation will be May 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home where a celebration of life will take place at 1 p.m.
Obituary: Melvin Talley
Mr. Melvin Talley, 83, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Obituary: Guin Andrews
Guin Andrews, 83, of Addison, entered into rest Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Folsom Health and Rehab in Cullman.
Mr. Andrews was born on Aug. 28, 1935 in Winston County, Alabama and was a farmer most of his life. He was a member of Enmonfield...
Check that receipt! Some area stores collecting repealed half-cent tax; corrections underway
See update in video below!
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the Cullman County Commission voted to enact a half cent sales tax increase on March 12, local businesses began preparing their computerized cash registers for the change; after the Commission repealed the tax on April 23,...
Arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 2
harassment; CR 1742
unlawful possession of a controlled substance; CR 473
burglary; CR 813
unlawful possession...
Community Happenings: Monday, May 6
Hanceville Kids’ Fish-O-Rama
4-7 p.m. at Veterans Park in Hanceville; Free and open to all kids old enough to hold a fishing pole.
Cullman City Planning Commission Meeting
5:30 p.m. in the Cullman City Hall auditorium
Victory Support Group Meeting
Find meaningful advice and support from a community of...
Wallace State’s Rotaract Club makes donation for ‘Tame the Hunger’ drive
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Rotaract Club members know what it means to “give back.”Wallace State’s Rotaract Club, the student level of the professional Rotary Club, raised $2,500 during its Valentine Caramel Apple event this semester. The Cullman Rotary Club matched Wallace...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force: Childhaven striving to keep kids safe, and much more
CULLMAN, Ala. - Childhaven is a nonprofit, Christian children's home that serves abused and neglected teenagers and their families in Alabama. The organization serves approximately 30 residential clients on its Cullman campus, in four different programs: basic teen girls program, teen mom program, teen...
Arizona’s Dean Rojas wins MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage 5 event on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The world’s 80 best anglers spent the past week competing on Smith Lake in Major
League Fishing’s (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Stage Five event but by Sunday morning
only 10 were left in the field. After reeling in 30 bass for a Sunday weight...
Cullman Relay For Life raises more than $14K
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hundreds gathered at the Cullman County Fairgrounds Friday evening for the 2019 Relay For Life event to celebrate cancer survivors, honor caretakers and remember those whose lives were lost to the disease. Through fundraising efforts by more than 30 teams, along...
Teach a Child to Fish Day a hit at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park was full of young anglers Saturday morning for Pond Hopper Nation’s Teach a Child to Fish Day with Major League Fishing. The weather cleared up in time for families to come out and enjoy a day of fishing...
Wiggins, Matt and Jordan Lee eliminated after Saturday’s Knockout Round
CULLMAN, Ala.
– After waiting through a rain delay early Saturday morning, 40 anglers hit
Smith Lake for the knockout round of Major League Fishing’s (MLF) Bass Pro Tour
Stage Five event but only 10 can advance to Sunday. Unfortunately for local
pros Jesse Wiggins, Jordan Lee and...
Cullman woman killed in I-65 crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman was killed early Saturday morning in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 65, 1 mile east of Dodge City.
Christina Marie Hopper, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
Alabama State Troopers said the...
A store with a mission: New King’s Home Thrift Store opens in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The King’s Home Thrift Store held a grand opening celebration in Hanceville Thursday, opening in place of the old Jimmie Hale Mission store. The Hanceville store is one of three in the state. The others are in Pinson and Eastwood. All...
Obituary: Jamie Quinn
Jamie James Lawayne Quinn of Hanceville passed away on May 2, 2019 at the age of 39. He was born Dec. 13, 1979 in Cullman to Rodney Wayne and Brenda Quinn.
Funeral services are Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 2 p.m. at God's House of...
Obituary: Thomas H. Graves
Mr. Thomas H. Graves, 95, of Hanceville, passed May 2, 2019 in Hanceville, Alabama.
Mr. Graves was born to Vernard and Lou Liettela (Morrow) Graves of Cullman County on July 7, 1923.
Visitation will be Monday, May 6 at 10 a.m., with services at noon in...
Obituary: Sandra Sue Hildreth Hutchens
Sandra Sue Hildreth Hutchens, 75, of Crane Hill died Thursday, May 2, 2019.
She was the youngest daughter of 10 children.
Sandra is survived by her daughters: Nancy Hutchens Bonds (Edward) and Sheila Hutchens Sexton (Steve); 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends...
Major League Fishing anglers visit Good Hope Primary
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - On Friday afternoon, Major League Fishing (MLF) anglers in town for MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage Five on Smith Lake dropped by Good Hope Primary School to visit the students, sign autographs and read “fishy” stories to the kids from...
Share Club of Cullman donates $4,100 to Hospice of Cullman County, Inc.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. recently received a donation of $4,100 from the Share Club of Cullman. The contribution came from proceeds from the Share Club’s Christmas Tour of Homes event and will benefit Hospice’s indigent care patients.
Hospice...
Seniors enjoy annual Fish-O-Rama in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville’s annual Fish-O-Rama event began Friday morning with the Senior Fish-O-Rama.
Reeling in first place was Willie Pitts with a total of 12 pounds.
Second place was Ralph Rogers; his fish weighed in at 4.9 lbs.
Third place was Linda Hancock...
Arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 1
third-degree domestic violence- harassment; person; Poplar Dr....
Southern born and Southern bred: WSCC wows with opening of ‘Stars Fell on Alabama’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts on Thursday evening opened “Stars Fell on Alabama,” a joint effort of the community college’s music, dance and theater programs presented in conjunction with the Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration. The show features original arrangements of...
Register now for summer programs at the North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex offers several programs this summer. Below are a few.
May 4: Farm Kids Club- Attracting Birds to your Backyard- 9-10:30 a.m.
Make a birdhouse and bird feeders. Learn ways to attract these feathered friends to your home.
The cost...
Obituary: Nelta Movalene Bowene
Nelta Movalene Bowen, 83, of Russellville, Alabama entered into rest on May 1, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Ms. Bowen was born on May 22, 1935 and was a member of Liberty Grove Church.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 3,...
Obituary: Doris Mae Segars
Memorial services for Mrs. Doris Mae Segars, 75, of Vinemont are Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Segars passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at her residence. She was born on July...
Obituary: Frances Carolyn Robertson
Frances Carolyn Robertson, 75, was born on March 22, 1944 and passed away on May 1, 2019.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 5 from noon-2 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2 p.m.
Obituary: Robert Stephen Flippo
Robert Stephen "Flip" Flippo, 58 of Haleyville, entered into rest Wednesday, May 2, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born on Nov. 16, 1960. He attended Phillips High School in Bear Creek, Alabama. His hobbies included: fishing, hunting, reading, and...
Cullman’s Jordan, Matt Lee advance past elimination round into Saturday field
CULLMAN, Ala. – He spent a lot of the day on the water close to the cut line on Thursday but Cullman’s Jordan Lee made a late push to finish 14th and secure a spot in the field on Saturday with his brother Matt...
Coffee for Curt: CMS special education class donates $515 to Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - Understanding the importance of giving back to the community, the special education class at Cullman Middle School created a coffee service at the school to raise money for a local organization. The students chose to donate the money to Curt’s Closet...
Cullman man charged with trafficking; 1 pound meth, 3 grams heroin seized
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested Wednesday after members of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and investigators and deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) allegedly found approximately 1 pound of methamphetamine and 3 grams of heroin during a search...
Arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsApril 29
domestic violence; CR 432
unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; CR 1136
theft of property;...
Pet of the Week: Meet gentle giant Cedar
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Cedar is a fairly big dog with beautiful coloration, a Catahoula with maybe even a little Great Dane, who’s almost a year old. As big and young...
Hanceville Fish-O-Rama events this Friday, Monday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The City of Hanceville will host its annual Fish-O-Rama events this Friday and Monday at Veterans Park. The senior citizen event will be Friday, May 3, at 7 a.m., while the kids will get their turn Monday, May 6 from 4-7...
Relay For Life 2019 set for Friday evening
"If you or someone you know has ever had a screening test such as a mammogram, a PSA test, a colonoscopy or have received cancer treatment of any kind, you’ve been touched by the efforts of Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society.”
Relay...
‘It was just an awesome day’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Anglers have been putting up some big numbers on Smith Lake so far this week in the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Stage 5, but no one is putting up numbers like Jesse Wiggins. The Addison native racked up...
Obituary: Everett Campbell
Everett Dormal Campbell of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the age of 82.
He is preceded in death by his parents: General W. and Lawasel Campbell and wife, Mary Lucille Campbell. He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter, Synthia “Cindy”...
Obituary: Euladene York
Memorial Service for Euladene York, 86, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Westside Baptist Church in Eva with Bro. Gary Peebles officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mrs. York passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019,...
Obituary: Jean A. Russell
Jean A. Russell passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at her residence. She was born July 9, 1930, to Neal and Annie Lou McNair.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph Russell, Sr.; and son, Neil Russell.
Survivors include her daughters, Jill...
Obituary: Kathie Finley
Kathie Finley, 68, of Blountsville, passed away on April 30, 2019. She was born April 5, 1951, to Luther and Marie Cook Freeman.
Kathie spent the early part of her adult life as a legal secretary before becoming a farmer. She enjoyed attending Pleasant View...
Obituary: Herman Nail
Herman Nail, 74, of Holly Pond, passed away on April 30, 2019. He was born Jan. 15, 1945, to Leonard and Gussie Mae Bice Nail.
Mr. Nail was a man of many talents and skills. He was a farmer, served our country honorably in the...
Obituary: Donna Howard
Donna Allan Howard, 62, of Decaturville, Tennessee, passed away on April 28, 2019. She was born Oct. 7, 1956, to Author and Mae Ola Taylor Allan.
Mrs. Howard was a factor worker before retirement. Donna and her husband were members of Fellowship Baptist Church in...
Obituary: Fritz Moore
Mr. Fritz Moore of Cullman passed away April 30, 2019 at the age of 87. He was born April 20, 1932 to Crawford and Ruthie Ratliff Moore.
He is preceded in death by his parents, son Andy Moore, brothers Howard, Otto and Hugh Moore.
Mr. Moore...
Shrimp Basket open for business
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Shrimp Basket celebrated its grand opening Wednesday and seafood lovers came out in droves to take part. Located at 716 Second Ave. NW (U.S. Highway 31), the new restaurant offers fresh Gulf seafood, a full bar, pet-friendly indoor/outdoor patio seating...
Pro anglers show off their wing-eating skills
CULLMAN, Ala. - Anglers in town for the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Stage 5 took some time off from the water to show off a different skill Wednesday. Close to a dozen pros were at Buffalo Wild Wings in Cullman to meet...
Arrests and incidents reported May 1, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 1, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
April 29
unauthorized breaking and entering of a motor...
ADPH: Mental Health Awareness Month celebrated in May
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – When you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health concern, it can be an overwhelming feeling. It’s important to remember that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable,...
Wallace State students win record 71 medals at state SkillsUSA competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s students continue to set new records at the state SkillsUSA competition.
Wallace State had a record-high 71 individuals earn a medal at the event recently, including earning 31 gold medals – establishing another record.
The college had students compete in 36...
Obituary: Shad Allen Spencer
Shad Allen Spencer, 47, was born on Sept. 19, 1971 and passed away on April 30, 2019.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Obituary: Jonathan Garrett Pigg
Jonathan Garrett Pigg, 34, of Addison, entered into rest on Monday, April 29, 2019 at his residence.
Jonathan was born on June 13, 1984 in Cullman, Alabama. He was a member of Arley First Baptist Church.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 1 from 6-8 p.m....
Cullman High ranked no. 14 in state in U.S. News 2019 Best High Schools rankings
CULLMAN, Ala. - U.S. News and World Report on Tuesday released its 2019 Best High Schools rankings. Cullman High School is ranked number 14 in the state of Alabama among public schools.
"Cullman High School is ranked 14th within Alabama. Students have the opportunity to...
MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage 5 on Smith Lake officially underway
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Stage Five of the 2019 Major League Fishing Bass Tour officially kicked off early
Tuesday morning and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs threw out the first cast from
the boat of Cullman native and pro angler Matt Lee. The tournament will be accompanied
by a “festival-style...
Arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsApril 25
fourth-degree theft of property; Shell 157; Hwy....
Wallace State presents ‘Stars Fell on Alabama’ this week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - This Thursday through Saturday, Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts will present “Stars Fell on Alabama,” a joint production of the Wallace State Singers and Jazz Band. The program of vocal and instrumental music, along with dance, is presented in conjunction...
Irlene Mandrell wows at Welcome Back Hanceville concert
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A great crowd came out Saturday to enjoy the Welcome Back Hanceville concert featuring Irlene Mandrell and other guests. The weather was perfect as the city welcomed everyone downtown for the free concert. Cody McCarver and Vicki Lynn Maxwell also gave...
Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Rose to speak at CCSO Citizens’ Academy graduation tonight
CULLMAN, Ala. - Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Army Capt. Gary Michael “Mike” Rose will be the special guest speaker at tonight’s Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy graduation ceremony. The event will take place at 6 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church...
Holly Pond Key Club raising funds for Children’s of Alabama, challenging removal of ‘God’ from club pledge
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Key Club of Holly Pond High School (HPHS) is working to remember its founder and longtime sponsor Bob Palys through acts of service and fundraising for Children’s of Alabama. This Wednesday, May 1, HPHS Key Club members will be...
United Way Crawfish Boil sees record-breaking crowd
CULLMAN, Ala. - The crawfish were fresh and the weather was perfect for the United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) Crawfish Boil Saturday at Goat Island Brewing. The doors were up and people enjoyed the mudbugs that were brought from south Alabama that morning....
Arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 25
harassment; Hwy. 91
theft of property; CR 244
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession...
West Point man charged with rape
WEST POINT, Ala. - A West Point man has been charged with second-degree rape. Nathan Ryan Evans, 31, was arrested Friday, April 26.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), deputies and investigators executed a search warrant in the West Point area Friday which...
Obituary: William Alexander Corey
William Alexander Corey, 67 of Arley, formerly of Rhode Island, entered into rest on April 28, 2019 at his home.
He was born on Nov. 20, 1951 in Rhode Island.
A private memorial service will be held at a later time.
Obituary: Patricia (Pat) Scott Johnson
Patricia (Pat) Scott Johnson, 68, of Southside (Gadsden) passed away Saturday afternoon, April 27, 2019. She was born in Cullman County to John Rayford and Edith Amos Scott.
Pat and her husband drove long-haul truck together as a team. Pat was a member of Redan...
Busy Bee celebrates 100 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, the 100th anniversary celebration of the Busy Bee was officially supposed to start at 2 p.m., but diners and well-wishers had other ideas. By 1 p.m., the restaurant was full, as was all outside seating, and the crowd, like...
2019 Strawberry Festival sees record attendance
CULLMAN, Ala. - This year’s Cullman Strawberry Festival not only marked the 80th anniversary of the event, but will also likely turn out to be the biggest Strawberry Festival in recent years. Just two years ago, only 1,300 gallons of strawberries were sold, but...
Wallace State Community College named safest campus in Alabama
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College in Hanceville has been named the safest college campus in Alabama, according to a study released this week.
The Your Local Security study was based on U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security analysis and the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report. The...
Local anglers Wiggins, Arnold finish strong at Basspro.com Central Open at Smith Lake
JASPER, Ala.
– The 2019 Basspro.com Central Open at Smith Lake came to a close Saturday and
a pair of Cullman natives were in the mix on the final day. Jordan Wiggins finished
in third place with a total weight of 41-3 and Tim Arnold hauled in...
Obituary: Michael Dennis Naler
Michael Dennis Naler, 55, of Cullman, passed away April 26, 2019 at his residence. He was born Sept. 26, 1962 to parents Dennis and Francis Hoffman Naler.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy Naler; son, Michael Scott (Jessica) Naler;...
Obituary: Wayne Milton Heaton
Wayne Milton Heaton, 67, of Cullman passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019.
Wayne was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time and doing things with his grandchildren who lovingly called him PawPaw. He enjoyed working on cars and Auburn football. He...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Meet roly-poly Pugsley
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has extra animal friends this week, so volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Pugsley is a 7-8-month-old hound/bull mix with beautiful coloration and dramatic white markings, not to mention some “meat...
Hundreds enjoy annual Strawberry Festival Senior Shindig
CULLMAN, Ala. - The always popular Strawberry Festival Senior Shindig filled the Festhalle Friday as seniors from near and far came out for juicy strawberries, great music and, of course, bingo! Approximately 500-600 seniors attended this year’s shindig.
“It just gets bigger and bigger each...
Wallace State hosts 5th annual Harvest-to-Home Dinner for North Alabama Agriplex
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Thursday evening, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) hosted the fifth annual North Alabama Agriplex Harvest-to-Home dinner. The fundraising event featured a huge silent auction, as well as a meal of locally sourced foods supplied by:
Trent Boyd Harvest Farm
Brickyard Meats
J. Calvert...
Cash in for a Cure! Cullman Relay For Life features drawings for fun prizes
CULLMAN, Ala. - At last year’s Relay For Life event, Elena Caudle’s relay team hosted a fundraising drawing for prizes, and the success of that effort set the stage for a repeat performance, this time bigger and better. Caudle’s “Minion Magic” team is overseeing...
