Wallace State Mechatronics student Andre Shepherd ready for 2nd chance at SkillsUSA national gold medal
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Mechatronics student Andre Shepherd was close to earning a medal last year at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.
Shepherd is aiming as high as he can this year. Shepherd, his classmate and teammate Billy Johnson, and 26 other...
CARTS celebrates drivers at special picnic
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) Director Joyce Echols on Saturday gathered CARTS drivers and family members together a special appreciation picnic for the drivers at Sportsman Lake Park.
Echols said with a smile, “Well, this is the first time we’ve ever...
Obituary: Tony Bradford Wynn
Funeral services for Mr. Tony Bradford Wynn, 72, of Vinemont will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2019 at Blair Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery, with Rev. Tim Holder officiating. He will lie-in-state at the church from 2...
Obituary: Lisa Boudreaux Authement
Funeral services for Lisa Authement, 56, of Cullman formally from Houma, LA, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Authement passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 at her residence....
UPDATE: Woman found unresponsive in Smith Lake dies
Updated 6-22-19 at 8:35 p.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. - A Crane Hill woman who was found unresponsive in Smith Lake Friday afternoon has died. Cullman County Coroner Jerermy L. Kilpatrick identified the woman as Charmaine Howell, 64.
“I can confirm that Charmaine Howell passed away at...
Record numbers turn out for this year’s Castille Character Camp
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – More than 200 athletes made their way to James W. Shabel Stadium Saturday morning for this year’s Castille Character Camp, setting an attendance record for the event.
The camp was founded by former Alabama Crimson Tide standout Jeremiah Castille in...
Just Play!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 2016, Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CP&R) has hosted summer activities at local parks and playgrounds to help keep kids active and showcase areas that may be less well-known in the community. Known as “Just Play!,” the program features free...
Fire destroys home near Bremen
BREMEN, Ala. - Good Hope, Bremen and Dodge City fire departments responded to a house fire Friday afternoon at 140 County Road 234 (Misty Harbor Road) between Dodge City and Bremen. The owners of the residence were not home at the time of the...
Obituary: Elouise “Bee Dee” Boles
Funeral services for Elouise “Bee Dee” Boles, 89, of Cullman will be Sunday, June 23 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home. Reverend Steve Miller will preside. Her family will receive friends at the Hanceville Funeral Home on Saturday evening beginning at 6 p.m....
Obituary: Michael Kenneth Frazier
Funeral services for Michael Kenneth Frazier, 80, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jeremy Calloway officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Frazier passed away Thursday,...
Fairview home destroyed by fire
Updated 6-21-19 9:34 p.m.
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – A home north of Fairview along the 2300 block of County Road 1527 was destroyed by fire early Friday evening.
Early reports indicate the blaze started in an attached garage and spread through the rest of the home.
No injuries...
Woman found unresponsive in Smith Lake
(6-22-19) LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/06/23/update-woman-found-unresponsive-in-smith-lake-dies/
Updated 6-21-19 9:19 p.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. – A 64-year-old female swimming in Smith Lake at her home along the 800-1000 block of County Road 953 was found floating and unresponsive Friday afternoon.
According to authorities, her husband found her in the lake...
Arrests and incidents reported June 21, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 21, 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
June 20
identity theft; person
third-degree assault; person; Olive St....
Record low 3.7% unemployment rate in Alabama; Cullman County rate drops to 2.5%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor on Friday released the state’s unemployment data for May 2019. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted May unemployment rate is 3.7%, down from April’s rate of 3.8%, and well below May 2018’s rate of 4.1%. May’s rate ties...
New Nature Day Camp for kids will focus on native tribes of Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - In celebration of the Stories of Alabama, the North Alabama Agriplex; Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism; Alabama Mountains, Rivers & Valleys Resource Conservation & Development Council; Echota Cherokee Tribe; and Cullman County Soil & Water Conservation District are hosting Nature...
Downtown merchants plan to ‘put on the dog’ in July event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) on Thursday night met at First Community Bank to discuss last Friday’s social event held in conjunction with the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism’s 2nd Friday...
Obituary: Wesley Abbott
Memorial services for Mr. Wesley Abbott, 90, of Crane Hill are incomplete at this time.
Mr. Abbott was born Sept. 14, 1928 and passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Woodland Village Nursing Home.
Obituary: Faye McAlpin
Funeral services for Faye McAlpin, 80, of the Riverside community will be at 1 p.m. Saturday June 22, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel in Hanceville, AL. Burial will follow at Riverside Community Cemetery. Reverend Jimmy Martin will be officiating. The family will...
Obituary: Vera Mae Key
Vera Mae Key, 80, of Houston, entered into rest Thursday, June 20, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Feb. 18, 1939 to Luther and Eva Massey. Vera was a 36-year member of Houston Congregational Church, and also attended Pleasant...
Obituary: Barbara Bernice Golden
Barbara Bernice Golden of Cullman passed away June 19, 2019 at the age of 76.
She was born in Cullman Jan. 3, 1943 to Joseph Emmitte and Maxine Benefield Golden.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister Mary Elizabeth Golden.
Funeral services are...
Obituary: Bonnie Lee Taylor
Bonnie Lee Taylor, 72, of Hanceville, died Thursday, June 19, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Skala; grandson, Dylan Taylor; her parents: Kennith and Marge Lewman and sisters: Barbara Lewman and Beverly Mueller.
Bonnie is survived by her husband, Arlin Newton Taylor;...
Cullman County PALS presents annual beautification awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Cullman County People Against a Littered State (PALS) Beautification Awards were presented to several area businesses, schools and civic organizations Thursday afternoon at a luncheon at Camp Meadowbrook. This year’s winners were selected by PALS, based on the scores...
United Way preparing for annual back-to-school supply drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - After success last year, United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) has announced its second annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive will take place July 19-26, starting on the tax-free back-to-school shopping weekend.
Tuesday, UWCC Executive Director Becky Goff told The Tribune...
North Alabama Agriplex teaches kids about agriculture at Garden Camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - With school out for the summer, many organizations around Cullman County are continuing to promote education during the break. One of these is the North Alabama Agriplex, which is currently holding a four-week Garden Camp to teach children about agriculture and horticulture....
Arrests and incidents reported June 20, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 20, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
June 17
domestic violence; CR 1466
criminal mischief; CR 1094
unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; CR...
Wednesday night storms leave several across county without power
CULLMAN, Ala. –
Thunderstorms made their way across north Alabama late Wednesday night and left
several homes in Cullman and Winston County without power. According to Cullman
Electric Cooperative’s (CEC) Manager of Communications Brian Lacy, the peak
outage was approximately 2,200 members when the storms came through overnight
but...
25 area students earn degrees from the University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama awarded some 5,716 degrees during its spring commencement May 3-5.
Cullman area students include:
Kramer Van Mark Bennett, of Cullman, Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration
Rebekah Alyse Calvert, of Bremen, Bachelor of Science in Commerce...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Help Luna find her forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay informed The Tribune that this week’s original Pet of the Week, Spy, has already been adopted. Additionally, recently featured Sugar Pie just got “hired” as a therapy dog. Thank you to Spy’s and Sugar...
‘This is heartbreaking for us’: River residents heavy-hearted; Tyson facing lawsuits
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On Thursday, June 6, approximately 220,000 gallons of effluent (liquid waste or sewage) were spilled by the Tyson Foods, Inc./River Valley Ingredients plant (formerly American Proteins) in Hanceville into the Dave Young Creek, which flows to the Mulberry Fork. The spill...
Pilot Club of Cullman donates $8K to Pilot Light Home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman presented the Pilot Light Home with an $8,000 donation recently. Pilot Light Home is a nonprofit home for foster children in Cullman County.
The donation will go toward maintenance of the home.
Obituary: David Roy Grantham
Funeral services for David Roy Grantham, 68, of Crane Hill, Alabama, will be at 11 a.m. Friday June 21, 2019 at Bethany Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Crane Hill, Alabama. The family will receive friends at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June...
Obituary: Laura Jane Edmondson
Funeral services for Laura Jane Edmondson, 63, of Cullman will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Her family will receive friends Friday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Jane, the daughter of the late Thomas...
Obituary: Andrew “Andy” Joseph Simmons III
Andrew Joseph Simmons III, 61, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 19, 2019. He was born Feb. 7, 1958, in New York to Andrew Joseph Simmons II and Wanda Jean MacCheyne Simmons.
Andy worked in the construction industry...
Obituary: Donna Renea (Mayo) Privett
Donna Renea Privett, 52, of Blountsville, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was born June 25, 1966, in Marshall County, to James and Ruby Morris Mayo.
Donna was a RN, working most recently, as a nurse, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. She worked as...
(Updated) Cullman Chamber officially closes door on lodging tax for CCBOE projects after superintendent withdraws request
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on Tuesday voted to rescind its previous commitment of the lodging tax to the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) for projects including the sports complex development known early on as “Project...
Chamber: 2nd Fridays events continue to increase in popularity
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Morning Blend event Wednesday at Rumors Deli. Over coffee and breakfast goodies, the morning’s discussion centered around the success of last week’s 2nd Fridays event.
Community Development Director Brittney Hudson shared, “It started...
Garden City discusses possible town deputy
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council continued its discussion on law enforcement for the town this week. At the previous council meeting, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry spoke with the council about having a township deputy. This month, during its work...
Arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 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 DepartmentIncidentsJune 17
third-degree criminal trespassing; person; 2nd Ave. NE
fourth-degree...
Berlin Council approves 2 annexations
BERLIN, Ala. – Berlin Mayor Patrick Bates this week gave the town council an update on the Town’s purchase of 20 acres beside the Berlin Community Center- land on which the council hopes to build a town hall in the future- and presented two...
Taylor Urech of Crane Hill serves on 2019 Avanti team at UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama student Taylor Urech, of Crane Hill, an alumna of Good Hope High School, is serving as Orientation Leader in the Avanti program for the summer 2019 orientation session.
Nearly 60 students are serving on the UA Avanti team -...
Obituary: Marcus Eugene Beaver
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Marcus Eugene Beaver, 73, of Cullman.
Mr. Beaver passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born Sept. 12, 1945 in Indiana.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary: Etheleen Beatrice Murphree Stricklin
Etheleen Beatrice Murphree Stricklin, born July 13, 1925 to Ellis and Thomas Mava “May” (Woods) Murphree, died June 17, 2019.
Etheleen was retired from the Birmingham, Alabama School System after 30 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband Loyal Emil Stricklin, Sr;...
Obituary: Brenda Glasscock Pugh
Funeral services for Brenda Pugh, 64, of Hanceville, Alabama, will be at 11 a.m. Friday June 21, 2019 Hanceville Funeral Chapel. Reverend Randall Waldrop will be presiding. Burial will follow at the Hanna Cemetery in Hanceville, Alabama. The family will receive friends at 5:30...
Obituary: George Carlton Grund
Funeral services for George Carlton Grund, 75, of Hanceville, Alabama, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at the Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville, Alabama. The family received friends at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18,...
Local agencies urged to apply for Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program funds
Public Notice
Cullman County has been awarded federal funds through the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, Phase 36.
Cullman County has been chosen to receive $28,963 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. These funds have been made available through The...
‘Attack squirrel’ found in Limestone County meth bust
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. - Narcotics investigators arrested one man and are looking for another after they executed a search warrant Monday that yielded meth, drug paraphernalia, body armor and a squirrel. Mickey Paulk, 35, is wanted by investigators for possession of a controlled substance,...
Pet of the Week: Great news on adoptions, but there’s a Spy in the shelter!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared some good news about past Pets of the Week with The Tribune recently, saying, “Whiskey, Jelly Bean and Pumpkin Seed were adopted...Yay!”
Recently-featured pups Peanut and Sugar Pie are still available.
Ruttkay shares this week’s...
Arrests and incidents reported June 18, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 18, 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 DepartmentIncidentsJune 17
third-degree burglary; person; Walnut St. NW; misc....
Cullman woman charged in July 2018 death of Gold Ridge man
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman has been arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide and running a red light in connection with a July 2018 car crash that claimed the life of a Gold Ridge man.
Ashley Victoria Boackle, 25, is charged in the...
Ride, Pitmaster Challenge to benefit Saving Forgotten Warriors this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - A great day of fun activities is planned Saturday, June 22 for the Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) inaugural Pitmaster Challenge 2019. The Jack Aces Riding Club will host A Ride to Honor the Fallen, benefiting SFW, prior to the Pitmaster Challenge,...
Retired Cullman Police Sgt. Rex Chambers dies at 51; services today
CULLMAN, Ala. - Family, friends and colleagues are mourning the loss of Baileyton resident Rex Chambers, who passed away unexpectedly Saturday night at the age of 51. Chambers suffered a heart attack while traveling home from a fishing tournament in Eufaula. He is survived...
West Point Council fills empty seat with Ashlee Phillips
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night voted to fill its open seat with resident Ashlee Phillips. The Place 5 seat was left vacant after Michael Hall moved from the town of West Point. Phillips was not in attendance...
Obituary: William Boyd Beasley
William "Boyd" Beasley passed away June 16, 2019 at the age of 61. He was born March 16, 1958 to William Alfey and Freda Joyce Entrekin Beasley in Cullman, Alabama.
Mr. Beasley leaves to cherish his memory his mother; daughters, Terra Celeste Beasley and Lindsey Beasley...
Obituary: Rex Allen Chambers
Funeral services for Rex Allen Chambers, 51, of Baileyton, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Billy Handley and Andy Palys officiating; interment in Fairview Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Chambers...
Obituary: Lillis Lorene Swann
Lillis Lorene Swann of Cullman passed away June 13, 2019 at the age of 90.
She was born in Cullman March 16, 1929 to Bennie and Dewie Davenport Goodwin.
She is preceded in death by her husband Herbert Orvel Swann.
Funeral services are Wednesday, June 19, 2019...
(Updated) Bremen woman killed in Dodge City wreck
Updated 6-17-19 at 8 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. - A Bremen woman was killed in a car crash Monday afternoon along the 1100 block of Alabama Highway 69 South.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the fatality, identifying the victim as Etheleen M. Stricklin, 93.
Kilpatrick...
Cullman Sears closing July 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sears Hometown Store in Cullman will close its doors July 19, an employee confirmed to The Cullman Tribune.
Now located in the Marktplatz Center in southwest Cullman, the longtime Cullman business was formerly located in the Cullman Shopping Center.
The company announced the...
Arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJune 13
unlawful possession of a controlled substance; CR 940, CR 998
harassment; CR 386
criminal mischief,...
Fire destroys structure on County Road 719
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple agencies battled a structure fire in the 2500 block of County Road 719 Monday morning. Firefighters from Walter, Johnson’s Crossing, Cullman and Fairview were on the scene. No injuries were reported, and there are no reports of anyone in the...
Obituary: Bobbie Mae Shults
Bobbie Mae Calloway Shults, of Fairview, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019.
Mrs. Shults was born Dec. 10, 1926 to Robert C. and Eva Mae Crutchfield Calloway. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 67 years, Coach Joseph Shults. She...
Obituary: Paul Lackey
It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Franklin Lackey announces his passing on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the age of 92 years old. Mr. Lackey is a U.S. veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He served for over 30...
Obituary: Charles Edwin Bice
Memorial services for Charles Bice, 79, of Hanceville, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bice passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was born Wednesday, March 27, 1940...
Obituary: Nick Smith
Funeral services for Nick Alexander Smith, 46, of Cullman are Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with interment in Simcoe Methodist Cemetery. Visitation Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Smith passed away on Saturday, June...
Obituary: Jo Ann Couey
Funeral services for Jo Ann Couey, 74, of Hanceville, AL will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. The family will receive friends at 4:30 p.m. on...
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation hosts 6th annual Bikers Against Cancer Ride
CULLMAN, Ala. – An estimated 27 riders mounted up for the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) sixth annual Bikers Against Cancer Ride Saturday. Riders, escorted by the Blue Knights AL VIII, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Guntersville Police Department (when approaching Lake Guntersville...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force: The Year of the Untrafficked Child
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Children’s Policy Council of Jefferson County has declared 2019 the “Year of the Untrafficked Child” in Alabama and, during this year’s legislative session, a bipartisan effort strengthened the state’s response to the issue of human trafficking. Rep. Merika Coleman, D-Birmingham...
(Updated) Cullman man killed in wreck near Baileyton
Updated 6-15-19 at 7:26 p.m.
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY, Ala. - One person was killed as a result of a single-vehicle wreck just before 1 p.m. Saturday in the Brooklyn community near Baileyton. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the fatality.
Alabama State Troopers identified the...
Dodge City Council approves plans for CR 216 culvert replacement
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council last month moved forward with plans to replace the drainage structure under County Road 216/Beech Grove Road at Simpson Creek. At Thursday’s meeting, the council weighed its options, paving the way for the project to...
2nd Fridays event sees huge crowd, perfect weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s popular summertime street party, 2nd Fridays, is back for 2019, and June’s event kicked things off with a big crowd on a near-perfect night Friday. The series is a joint effort between the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Cullman...
Suspect in hit and run near Rock the South in custody
Updated 6-14-19 at 10:27 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama State Troopers Friday announced that the suspect in the hit-and-run involving a vehicle and pedestrian near Rock the South turned himself in. The suspect's name is Kevin Michael Talley, 40, of Cullman. Talley allegedly struck 30-year-old Rob...
Obituary: Betty Jo Wilkins
Betty Jo Wilkins, 87, of Addison, entered into rest Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at her home.
Betty was born July 19, 1931 in Addison, Alabama. She attended Addison High School and was a member of Addison Church of God. Betty enjoyed gardening, canning, and preserving...
Obituary: Christine E. Webb
A Mass of Christian Burial for Christine E. Webb, 82, of Vinemont will be Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery. A rosary will be said Friday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. at...
Obituary: Jacqueline Marie Baker
Graveside services for Jacqueline Marie Baker of Huntsville will be at 2 p.m. Monday June 17, 2019 at the Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Family will receive friends at the Hanceville Funeral Home beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sunday June 16.
Survivors include four children: Tia...
PCA USA competitive bodybuilding event Saturday at Cullman Civic Center
PCA USA, the American division of the international PCA Bodybuilding and Physique Association, this week announced the upcoming PCA Alabama in Cullman, Alabama. The PCA Alabama is PCA USA’s first Alabama event and will be held June 15 at noon at the Cullman Civic...
Countywide rabies clinic Saturday; vaccinations are $12
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Cullman County Rabies Clinic will take place across Cullman County Saturday, June 15. The clinic, which will be happening at several locations (see below) is under the supervision of Cullman County veterinarians. It will take place rain or shine.
Alabama...
Tyson: ‘Oxygen levels in affected streams have returned to normal’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last Thursday, June 6, approximately 220,000 gallons of effluent (liquid waste or sewage) were spilled by the Tyson Foods, Inc./River Valley Ingredients plant (formerly American Proteins) in Hanceville into the Dave Young Creek, which flows to the Mulberry Fork. Reaction was...
Sheriff’s office holding women’s self-defense class June 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is hosting a women's self-defense class Saturday, June 29, from 8 a.m.-noon in the CCSO training facility, located next door to the CCSO at 1920 Beech Ave. SE.
The class will be based on the Equalizer...
Arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala.- Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 14, 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 DepartmentIncidentsJune 11
first-degree theft of property; person; Woodland St. NW;...
Hanceville council talks new senior center, public hearings
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council Thursday night took steps to begin the application process for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the construction of a new senior citizens building at C.W. Day Park.
The council voted to accept a proposal from Community...
‘Charity, justice, fidelity and brotherly love’: Cullman Elks celebrate Flag Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Devoted to God, country and fellow man, members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (more commonly known as the Elks Lodge) strive to embody the ideas of charity, justice, fidelity and brotherly love - all while practicing fierce and...
Black Warrior Riverkeeper releases update on Mulberry Fork spill
CULLMAN, Ala. - Black Warrior Riverkeeper, the nonprofit whose stated mission is to protect and restore the Black Warrior River and its tributaries, on Thursday released an update on last week's effluent spill by Tyson Foods, Inc./River Valley Ingredients into the Dave Young Creek,...
Obituary: James Wendell Miller
James Wendell Miller, 76, of Haleyville, entered into rest June 12, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, surrounded by his loving family.
Wendell was born Feb. 18, 1943 to Columbus and Lily Miller. He served in the United States Army during the Korean...
Obituary: Bobby F. Dudley
Mr. Bobby F. Dudley, 56, of Hayden passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Arrests and incidents reported June 13, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJune 6
domestic violence, attempting to elude law enforcement officer; CR 1668
domestic violence; CR 1472
harassment;...
Pet of the Week: Hungry for a friend? Grab a Peanut!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Peanut is a beagle mix who’s close to 2 years old. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet described as a “delightful, compact fellow.”
Ruttkay shared, “Peanut...
Helen Glasscock retires from St. Bernard after 52 years in education
CULLMAN, Ala. - There are people around Cullman today who don’t know that St. Bernard Abbey’s school used to be a college, but Helen Glasscock knows. She graduated from there summa cum laude (“with highest honors”), and came back to teach there for 14...
CCSO: School Resource Deputies out in force this summer
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) School Resource Deputies (SRDs) will be out in force from now until August in Cullman County. With the school year coming to a close, Sheriff Matt Gentry has directed the use of SRDs to help in...
Castille visits Cullman ahead of annual Character Camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - Football season may still be a couple months away but there’s a great opportunity for young athletes to improve their game coming to town in a couple of weeks. The 12th annual Castille Character Camp will be hosted by Good Hope...
Bremen man’s 3rd trial in shooting of neighbor ends in mistrial
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jack Harold Wilson, 74, of Bremen this week made his third trial appearance in the shooting of his neighbor, with the case ending in a mistrial for a second time.
Wilson’s first trial ended in a mistrial when he reported a...
Obituary: Cesar E. Garcia
Cesar E. Garcia, 20, of Tomball, Texas passed away May 24, 2019.
He was born July 17, 1998 in New Orleans to Steve Garcia and Cassandra Farmer Phillips.
Cesar was a 2016 graduate of Tomball Memorial High School.
He loved creating music with his brother and friends....
Obituary: Jennifer Lynn Huey
Jennifer Lynn Huey, 44, of Somerville, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her residence.
She was born Dec. 11, 1974, to Danny and Kay Smith.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Daniel T. and Ida Mary Smith, and Aaron and Odell Beaver.
Survivors include...
Obituary: Terry “Adam” Marks
Terry "Adam" Marks, 38, of Oneonta was born Oct. 20, 1980 and passed away June 11, 2019.
Adam served in the United States Navy.
He is preceded in death by his sister Amanda Marks.
He is survived by his parents Terry and Tammy Marks and a daughter...
Obituary: Douglas Earl Pierce
Douglas Earl Pierce of Vinemont passed away June 12, 2019 at the age of 68. He was born Oct. 12, 1950 to Albert Earl and Betty Lou Kilpatric Pierce.
Doug had a passion for rodeoing, training performance horses, competition coon hunting, team roping and chicken...
Logan man arrested in Tennessee for ‘violent’ attempted kidnapping
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the Clarksville (Tennessee) Police Department are asking for the public’s help in their ongoing investigation of truck driver Roy Michel Nellsch, 62, of Logan, Alabama.
According to the TBI, law enforcement officers arrested Nellsch May...
Gudger addresses abortion bill at Republican Women meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Women Tuesday evening welcomed Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman as the featured speaker at its monthly meeting. Gudger’s remarks focused on the feedback after the passing of the Human Life Protection Act (HB 314) in May, his experience...
Arrests and incidents reported June 12, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 12, 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 DepartmentIncidentsJune 11
harassment; person; Ave. A SE
second-degree theft of...
Hanceville man convicted in 35-year-old sex abuse case
Updated 6-12-19 6:52 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hanceville area resident Glen Leon Yarbrough, 78, on Wednesday was found guilty of one count of sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old. The conviction stems from accusations brought forth in 2018 for incidents that...
Vinemont delays decision on sales tax increase
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council and Mayor Reggie Dodson will take more time to discuss a proposed half-cent tax increase. The proposal, which was made at last month’s council meeting, would increase the town’s sales tax from 8.5% to 9%, with the...
Personnel changes top county school board meeting agenda
CULLMAN, Ala. - During its June meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) approved and recognized several changes in personnel for the 2019-20 school year. Most notable were four transfers of assistant principal to principal: Eric Dickerson will be the new principal at...
Obituary: Agnes Tellete Thompson
Agnes Tellete Thompson, 80, of Vinemont, entered into rest Monday, June 10, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Agnes was born Nov. 2, 1938 in Cullman County, Alabama. She attended Grandview School and Wallace State Community College. She was a member of Pine Grove Methodist...
