Obituary: Robert Dwaynn Roys, Sr.
Robert Dwaynn Roys, Sr., 58, of Hanceville died Thursday, March 28, 2019.
He is survived by his wife, Diana Lynn Burttram; daughter, Taryn Metheny; son, Robert Roys Jr.; father, Rudolph Roys and six grandchildren.
The family will be announcing a service at a later time.
Please visit...
Obituary: James Michael Hillman
James “Mike” Hillman, 75, of Cullman, passed away on March 28, 2019.
He was born Aug. 7, 1943 to Howard and Marion Gammon Hillman, and was originally from Pine Mountain in Blount County. He graduated high school at Hueytown.
Mr. Hillman received his bachelor’s degree in...
Obituary: Mildred Evelyn Turner
Funeral services for Mildred Evelyn Thompson Turner, 91, of Vinemont will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Chapel, with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Turner passed away Friday...
Obituary: George William Lewis
Memorial services for George William Lewis, 79, of Bremen, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2:30-3 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Obituary: Kathy House Smith
Funeral services for Kathy House Smith, 64, of Joppa, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Chapel, with interment in Holly Pond Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Smith passed away Saturday morning,...
Inaugural Garrison Gives Hope 5K sees good weather, turnout
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was perfect weather Saturday morning for the inaugural Garrison Gives Hope 5K Walk and Run. R.E. Garrison Trucking, through its organization Garrison Gives Hope, hosted the event to raise money for the Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Fund, which benefits the...
Cullman City Sanitation’s Spring Cleanup Week April 1-5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Next week is the City of Cullman’s annual Spring Cleanup. From April 1-5, Cullman City Sanitation will pick up furniture, mattresses, appliances and other large items at no extra charge. City Sanitation customers who wish to participate are asked to place...
Handmade: A guide to St. Bernard’s 35th annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard is preparing to host its 35th annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair April 6-7. The juried event, which requires each potential vendor to be evaluated before admission, draws a variety of talent a step above the average community...
Crane Hill couple indicted on federal tax charges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A Crane Hill couple, Walter Michael “Mike” Williams and Amy Butler Williams, on Thursday were indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly withholding payroll taxes from their employees at Hanceville-based Dixie Steel Erectors, but not handing the tax money over...
Community Calendar- March 30
Here are some events happening around the Cullman area on Saturday, March 30.
Smith Lake Park Spring Yard Sale- Saturday, March 30
Join us on Saturday, March 30 for our Smith Lake Park Spring Yard Sale! It's free to the public! Set up begins at 6...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 29, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 29, 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
March 27
identity theft, second-degree forgery; Integrated Transportation...
In the round: St. Bernard Theatre gets face-to-face with audience; shows Friday and Saturday
With its “theater in the round” staging, the cast of St. Bernard’s “The Wizard of Oz” gets up close with the audience. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Theatrical innovation is becoming the norm in the Cullman area: Cullman High School flying...
(Updated) ‘Let’s get real; let’s fix real problems first’
Hanceville Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Sawyer and City Clerk Tania Wilcox watch as Councilman Jimmie Nuss signs a resolution at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. The council passed the resolution to notify the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and...
Montevallo and Wallace State-Hanceville announce partnership with ContinuUM program
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The University of Montevallo and Wallace State Community College have announced a partnership to offer students an easy transition from the community college to the four-year public university. The formalized program, ContinuUM, offers Wallace State students guaranteed admission to UM and...
Obituary: Kerry Randall Waldrep
Kerry Randall Waldrep, 64, of Addison, Alabama, entered into rest on March 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Kerry was born on January 13, 1955 in Cullman, Alabama. He attended Addison First Baptist Church and loved to hunt and fish. Kerry...
Obituary: Nelda Jean Crawford
Funeral services for Mrs. Nelda Jean Crawford, of Hanceville, Alabama are Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Fairview West Cemetery with a grave side service. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mrs....
Obituary: Cheryl L. Sileven
Funeral services for Mrs. Cheryl L. Sileven, 65, of Vinemont, AL are Saturday at noon at Destiny Church with interment following at Holly Pond Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Destiny Church in Cullman, AL.
Mrs. Sileven is survived...
Obituary: Leamon Loyd
Funeral Service for Leamon Loyd, age 83, of Cullman, will be at noon on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Watson officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Loyd passed away...
Obituary: Leldon “Junior” Steele
Funeral Service for Leldon "Junior" Steele, age 65, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Center Cemetery, Danville, AL.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Steele passed away on Thursday,...
Obituary: Edna Faye Jacobs
Funeral Service for Edna Faye Jacobs, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Logan Baptist Church with John McKoy officiating. She will lie in state from noon until 2 p.m. Interment will be in Ryans Creek...
Hanceville Council comes out in opposition of CCBOE’s proposed multi-use sports complex
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday night adopted a resolution to notify the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and Hanceville Board Member Kenny Brockman that the City of Hanceville is against the construction of the multi-use...
Obituary: Kenneth Duane Chaffin
On March 26, 2019, Kenneth Duane Chaffin, 68, graduated to glory. Ken was born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 20, 1950, to the late Kenneth C. and Jessie Mae Chaffin. Ken is survived by his wife, Jannie Bullock Chaffin, son, Steven of Cullman, Alabama,...
Obituary: Belinda Kay Roberts
Belinda Kay Roberts, 66, of Holly Pond, passed away on March 25, 2019. She was born May 25, 1952, to Charles and Anna Bush Mitchell.
Kay was retired from Marshal Medical Center North after many years as an LPN.
Ms. Roberts is preceded in death by...
Bobby Joe Blalock
Services for Bobby Joe Blalock, 88, of Thomasville, Georgia, were at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 15, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church. Reverend Tim Filston officiated and interment was at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Blalock passed away on March 12, 2019, at Archbold Hospital. He...
Applications being accepted for most Wallace State Health Science programs for Fall 2019 entry
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The application process is now open for students wishing to apply to Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College. Most of the college’s programs select new students for admission each fall through a competitive application process. In most cases, the...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 28, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 28, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 25
unlawful possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, possession of drug...
Gas main cut, portion of Hwy. 69 closed in Fairview
Workers surround the area where a gas main was cut in Fairview Thursday morning. (Courtesy of Brandi Handley)
UPDATE 3/28/19 at 12:06 p.m.: The roadway is now open.
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Alabama Highway 69 has been shut down in Fairview between the Dollar General and Chesley...
National Center on Sexual Exploitation identifies ‘Dirty Dozen’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kathy Wilson, Chairperson of the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force, shares the work of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) and its list of entities whose policies may encourage sexual exploitation:
The NCOSE is the leading organization exposing the links...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Make Bobo your BFF
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good news! Our recent canine friend Ginger and last week’s featured pup Bella have both been adopted! But the Cullman County Animal Shelter is still pretty full, so volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares an extra Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:Bobo, a...
April Walking Tours begin April 6
Col. John G. Cullmann (Larry Rowlette) helps lead a tour in 2018. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN, Ala. - April is upon us (on Monday), which means the popular April Walking Tours will begin next Saturday, April 6. Begun by the Alabama Tourism Department 10...
Cullman’s hometown locksmith
Mark Johnson, owner of Hometown Locksmith, works on a job in Cullman this week. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hometown Locksmith has been open in Cullman for just a year, but owner Mark Johnson is hardly new to the business. Johnson...
Colony readies for Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration this Saturday
Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, Mayor Donnis Leeth and Councilman Samuel Ashford show a little preview of the mural project to be unveiled Saturday. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening shared with The Tribune a sample of...
Good Hope: ‘Nice families, good people and a friendly welcome’
Left to right, back row: Rep. Corey “Turkey” Harbison, “Count” Mayor Jerry Bartlett, Councilwoman Susan “Hippie Chick” Eller, Councilman Maxie “Cowboy” Jones and Deputy Eric Robertson; left to right, front row: Harper Salisbury, Anna Salisbury, Destiny Siegel and Lilliana Siegel take part in Good...
‘It’s an exciting time in Cullman’
Members of area school fishing teams pose for pictures with pro fishermen and representatives of Major League Fishing, along with local officials, after the announcement on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 that Cullman and Smith Lake will host Stage Five of the 2019 Major League...
Cullman County youth bring home ribbons from Junior Beef Expo
The “Best Five Head” county group went to Cullman County during the 2019 Junior Beef Expo in Montgomery March 15. From left are Katie Smith, Cole Eubanks, Austin Alexander, Nathan Alexander and Rex Harrison.
See photos of all Cullman County winners below:
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Wake...
Wallace State alum Timothy Alexander presents inspiring message to college’s Talent Search participants
Wallace State alum Timothy Alexander visited campus to present during TRIO Day.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Timothy Alexander began his story at Wallace State and continues to inspire individuals every day.
Alexander, a 2011 Wallace State graduate, recently returned to campus to speak during TRIO Day, addressing...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 27, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 27, 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
March 26
fourth-degree theft of property; Hobby Lobby;...
Suspects named in connection with Woodforest National Bank robberies
Charles B. Richey, left; Russell J. Shelton, right (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Wednesday named the two suspects arrested in connection with the March 1, 2019 robbery of the Woodforest National Bank inside the Wal-Mart on Olive Street...
Wallace State Nursing sends team on global health outreach with Kenya Relief
A group of eight made up of Wallace State Nursing faculty and students will travel to Kenya March 27-April 7 for a global health outreach with Kenya Relief. A week of events were held March 18-22 in advance of their trip. Pictured from left...
Wallace State Nursing sends team on global health outreach with Kenya Relief
A group of eight made up of Wallace State Nursing faculty and students will travel to Kenya March 27-April 7 for a global health outreach with Kenya Relief. A week of events were held March 18-22 in advance of their trip. Pictured from left...
Walter woman found guilty in 2018 attempted murder of estranged husband
Lee Ann Matanane (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury last Thursday found Lee Ann Matanane, 55, guilty of the attempted murder of her estranged husband Benito Matanane. She was also convicted of first-degree burglary for entering his house with a...
Commission fields questions on new tax, road improvements
Local realtor Ben Ponder addresses the Cullman County Commission at its meeting Tuesday morning. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Several residents attended Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission meeting for an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns regarding the new half-cent sales...
Commission proclaims April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month
Left to right are Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Javon Daniel, Chairman Kenneth Walker, Cullman Caring for Kids Assistant Director Nancy Bryant and Commissioner Garry Marchman. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday...
Obituary: Vincent (Vinnie) Filippone
Vincent (Vinnie) Filippone, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 at the age of 64.
Mr. Filippone unconditionally loved and adored his wife, children and grandchildren and they all loved him and looked up to him. He was an employee and warehouse manager...
Obituary: Edna Imogene “Jean” Puckett Alexander
Edna Imogene “Jean” Puckett Alexander of Cullman passed away on March 24, 2019 at the age of 83. She was born in Vinemont Nov. 3, 1935 to Sidney “Sid” and Sara Edna Davis Puckett. She is preceded in death by her husband Ferrell D....
Obituary: Margre Blackwood
Graveside services for Margre Blackwood, 87, of Hanceville will be Friday, March 29, 2019 at noon at Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday beginning at 10 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mrs. Blackwood passed away on Monday. She was born May 16,...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 26, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 26, 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
March 25
unauthorized breaking and entering of a...
Cullman Caring for Kids food pantry cereal shelves full
Photos courtesy Javon Daniel/CCK
Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Javon Daniel reported that cereal shelves in the agency’s community food pantry are packed full, thanks to a drive among area elementary schools sponsored by Citizens Bank. The drive was a contest to see which...
Diablo’s Southwest Grill to open April 8 in Cullman
Diablo's Southwest Grill is located at 1302 Second Ave. SW (U.S. Hwy. 31) in Cullman. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Diablo's Southwest Grill is set to open on Monday, April 8 in Cullman, the third restaurant to open in a new...
Help from Near and Far
Steve Neer of Near and Far Connections helps clean up a property in White City. (Courtesy of Kathy McLeroy)
WHITE CITY, Ala. - After a tornado touched down in White City on March 14, affected residents leaned on the kindness of others to help them...
Hanceville: ‘One of the best places to live in Alabama’
The city of Hanceville turns 140 this year and has a year of festivals and celebrations planned for the city’s residents. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
This profile was part of The Cullman Tribune's special "Community Matters" section on March 19, 2019.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -...
Good Hope approves new zoning ordinance
Good Hope City Council (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Back in May 2018, the Good Hope City Council, based on an opinion from the Good Hope Planning Commission, hired consulting firm Kendig Keast Collaborative to review the City’s zoning ordinance....
Pet of the Week: Be the center of Ginger’s world
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Ginger is a fairly big dog, a German shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix who’s around 2 years of age. She’s a gentle giant: a low- to medium-energy pet with...
Curt’s Closet announces upcoming fundraiser, readies for summer
Ashley Wilson (left) with volunteers Crystal Stone, Ethan Ponder, Jeremy Holley and Brandon Snider spent Thursday unloading stacks of storage totes to get Curt’s Closet ready for summer.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A year has passed since Ashley Wilson opened Curt’s Closet, a local charity to...
Colony leaders push to make life better for community
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth displays the award naming the town of Colony a 2019 Healthcare Champion in the Morehouse School of Medicine Healthy Communities Initiative, for its development of a community garden. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
This profile was part of The Cullman...
Obituary: Herbert L. Jackson
Herbert L. Jackson, 89, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on March 24, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Jackson was born on Jan. 22, 1930, in Iuka, Mississippi. Herbert attended Bear Creek High School. He joined and served in the United States Marine Corp for...
Obituary: Alta Mae Buchanan
Alta Mae Buchanan, 89, of Lynn passed away on March 24, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.
Alta Mae was born on January 5, 1930 on her family farm in Nauvoo. She attended Mt Vernon Missionary Baptist Church for 20 years. Alta Mae graduated...
Obituary: Ronald Marlin “Red” Greathouse
Funeral services for Mr. Ronald Marlin “Red” Greathouse, 70, of Hanceville are Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Joy Baptist Church, Rev. Harce Swann officiating, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at...
Obituary: Melvin Julian Gerstman
Melvin Julian Gerstman of Vinemont passed away March 25, 2019 at the age of 76.
He was born May 22, 1942 in Cullman to William and Mary Emma Johnson Gerstman. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother Ray Gerstman.
Funeral services are...
Obituary: Billy Ray Lawrence
Funeral services for Billy Ray Lawrence, 68, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Herron officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Lawrence passed...
Cullman probate judge addresses lack of New Canaan votes in school tax referendum
Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown (Cullman County Courts)
CULLMAN, Ala. - During last Tuesday’s special school tax renewal referendum, the district in the New Canaan precinct that lies within the corporate limits of the City of Arab turned in no votes from any of...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 25, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 21
harassment, menacing; CR 285
theft of property; CR 1344
unlawful possession of marijuana; Hwy....
Cullman woman charged with rape, sodomy
Skylar Lyn Rittenberry (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman was arrested Friday, charged with second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy, transmitting obscene material to a child and traveling to meet a child for unlawful act.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), an...
Obituary: James Byron Leslie
Memorial service for Mr. James Byron Leslie, 87, of Hanceville, will be Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Hanceville First United Methodist Church. There will be an Ice Cream Social, at Faith Hall, Saturday immediately following the Memorial Service.
Mr. Leslie is...
Obituary: Flo Ann Dyer
Funeral service for Flo Ann Dyer, 71, will be Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Bro Larry Brown is officiating. Interment will be at Center Grove Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Dyer passed...
Obituary: James “JL” L. Godsey
James “JL” Levi Godsey, 71, of Dayton, TN., formerly of Double Springs, passed away on March 23, 2019.
James “JL” was born on November 29, 1947 in Double Springs. James attended Winston County High School.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 6...
85 years in, Bennett family still a staple of Cullman business
CULLMAN, Ala. - This month, Bennett Tire Service will celebrate 50 years in its U.S. Highway 31 location in Cullman. Owner Doug Bennett stressed that the Bennett family and selling tires go back much further than 50 years. He is proud of the family...
Dodge City welcomes two new businesses
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Dodge City welcomed two new businesses at its town council meeting Wednesday night. Representatives from the ABC Family Medical Clinic were introduced where they invited the community to join them April 13th for their grand opening celebration. The celebration will...
Dodge City welcomes two new businesses
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Dodge City welcomed two new businesses at its town council meeting Wednesday night. Representatives from the ABC Family Medical Clinic were introduced where they invited the community to join them April 13th for their grand opening celebration. The celebration will...
Baileyton: ‘Taking care of the kids and your seniors is what makes a town great’
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The town of Baileyton, located in northeast Cullman County, was incorporated in 1973. The community was settled in 1870 by Robert Bailey and was called Baileytown. Upon discovering the name was already taken, the name was changed to Baileyton.
Today, Johnny Dyar...
Busy Bee Café readying to celebrate 100 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Busy Bee Café has been around for 100 years: two locations, three buildings, eight owners. It has seen much of the rise of Cullman as a growing community and even an economic power in the state. Keeping up with generations...
Welcome to Berlin
BERLIN, Ala. - The town of Berlin was incorporated in 2018, becoming the 12th municipality in Cullman County. The community of Berlin has existed as long as, if not longer than, most Cullman communities and is centered around Walker’s Corner USA which is the...
Hanceville Drug Company still hopping after all these years
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Stepping inside the Hanceville Drug Company is much like stepping into the past. The more than 100-year-old business offers modern day services but also takes you back in time with its old-fashioned soda fountain and vintage memorabilia.
The pharmacy was opened in...
Hanceville Drug Company still hopping after all these years
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Stepping inside the Hanceville Drug Company is much like stepping into the past. The more than 100-year-old business offers modern day services but also takes you back in time with its old-fashioned soda fountain and vintage memorabilia.
The pharmacy was opened in...
BASSMASTER COLLEGE SERIES: Grand Valley State Duo Wins Bassmaster College Series Event On Alabama’s Smith Lake
Lucas Murphy and Mitchell Gunn of Grand Valley State University win the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Smith Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops out of Cullman, Ala., with a three-day total of 52 pounds, 7 ounces. (Photo by Chris Mitchell/B.A.S.S.)
CULLMAN, Ala. — When...
Hanceville Elementary student raises $200 to buy lunch for classmates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School 2nd grader Aistin Jeffrey (AJ) Gable was recognized for his “charitable spirit” by Mayor Kenneth Nail at the town council Wednesday night. AJ gave $200 to his school’s cafeteria to help classmates pay lunch fees.
AJ was at the...
GUDGER AMENDMENT SLOWS COMMON CORE REPEAL APPROVED BY STATE SENATE TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF NEW STANDARDS
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Thursday, the Alabama State Senate voted to repeal the controversial Common Core curriculum used as a standard for public schools across the country. The bill calls for the State Board of Education to “replace the Common Core Standards for Math...
Tribune and Wallace State produce permanent memento of 2018 Hail Storm
HANCEVILLE/CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune recently presented Cullman EMA Director Phyllis Little a full-size 3D printed model of “Walter,” the official Alabama state record hailstone that was collected in the North Walter community on the evening of Mar. 19, 2018.
“Walter” was the...
New councilmember Stam sworn at Hanceville’s council meeting
HANCEVILLE Ala. -- John Stam was sworn as the new council member at the Thursday night city council meeting in Hanceville. He was appointed by the council to fill the seat vacated last month by Justin Pruitt. Stam is originally from Gadsden and a...
KFC offers to hire displaced Rally’s employees
CULLMAN, Ala. — When Kenny Parks read about the abrupt closing of the Cullman Rally’s, resulting in its 11 employees being caught in limbo, he quickly took action. Parks, Director of Operations for Rule the Roost, LLC that operates the two KFCs in Cullman...
A link to the ‘Old Country’
CULLMAN, Ala. - New owners of A Touch of German, Judith and John Caples, say the store is a link to the ‘Old Country.’
“My heart was calling me to be here,” said Judith Caples, who was born in Germany and raised by her German...
A link to the ‘Old Country’
A wall of cuckoo clocks at A Touch of German (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - New owners of A Touch of German, Judith and John Caples, say the store is a link to the ‘Old Country.’
“My heart was calling me to...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 22, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 22, 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
March 20
harassment; person; John H. Cooper Dr. SE
first-degree...
Smoky skies due to controlled burns
CULLMAN, Ala. - Many have noticed the smoky skies over parts of Cullman county throughout Friday but according to Cullman Fire Chief Bradberry the smoke is from controlled burns outside Cullman city limits.
“There’s a Forestry Department controlled burn toward the Bankhead Forest that is...
Cullman City Hall sees hail…sort of
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday afternoon, a day after delivering a 3D printed model of “Walter,” Alabama’s official largest hailstone which fell during the massive Mar. 19, 2018 hail storm, to Cullman EMA, The Cullman Tribune’s W.C. Mann visited Cullman City Hall to present...
Cullman City Hall sees hail…sort of
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday afternoon, a day after delivering a 3D printed model of “Walter,” Alabama’s official largest hailstone which fell during the massive Mar. 19, 2018 hail storm, to Cullman EMA, The Cullman Tribune’s W.C. Mann visited Cullman City Hall to present...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 21, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 18
assault; County Road 1139
violation of protection order; County Road 796
theft of property;...
Rallying around one another
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Rally’s in Cullman was closed Saturday afternoon without warning and the decision had left its 11 employees confused, hurt and struggling to make ends meet. Employees Storm Bryant, Thomas Williams and Jenny Bryant sat down Wednesday morning to explain their...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 20, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 20, 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
March 16
duty upon striking an unattended vehicle; person;...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope softball field named in honor of Greg “Pooh” Owen
(photo courtesy of Dana Dunagan)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Feb. 25, 2019 is a day that will always be remembered in Good Hope sports history as Good Hope's softball field was dedicated and named in honor of Greg "Pooh" Owen and the Lady Raiders defeated...
Four of five School Tax Renewals pass by large margins; Arab district vote to be reviewed
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, four of the five school tax renewals that have stirred much local debate passed, renewing the one-mill and three-mill county-wide taxes, plus two of the three local district taxes. Of the 58,332 registered voters in the Cullman county, only...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 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 Department
Incidents
March 18
* Counterfeit $100; State of Alabama; 2nd...
West Point council welcomes Steve Link; contingency plan approved
West Point Mayor Gerald Schafer speaks to Town Attorney Dan Willingham at Monday night’s meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT- Ala. - The West Point Town Council met Monday for its first regularly scheduled meeting since appointing Councilman Gerald Schafer mayor following...
Cullman City Council: Rezoning hearing set for April 15; annual Spring Cleanup April 1-5
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council set a public hearing for April 15 for the rezoning of property located on Main Avenue Southwest and Morningside Drive Southwest from R-2 Residential District to R-4 Residential District, which would allow the development...
March 19, 2018 hailstorm: 1 year later
“Walter,” the hailstone preserved by Cullman Tribune reporter W.C. Mann, is the largest recorded stone in Alabama history, and the second largest ever officially recorded east of the Mississippi River.
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On March 19, 2018, Cullman County was struck by a hailstorm...
Voters will decide today on continuation of property tax allocation for schools
This image was sent from Cullman High School to parents on Monday morning.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County voters will head to the polls today, Tuesday, March 19, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. to vote on the continuation and renewal of an existing property tax allocation...
Garden City councilman voices displeasure with commission spending on Rock the South preparations
The Garden City Town Council (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - When Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew asked council members Monday night if they had any further comments, Mayor Pro-Tempore Scott Arnold addressed the topics of taxes and Rock the South.
Said...
Multi-sport indoor complex coming to southwest Cullman
Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan Anderson shows plans for the new sports complex at Monday night's Cullman City Council meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 3-18-19 at 10:01 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism Executive Director...
Arrests and incidents reported on March 18, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 14
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of...
Hanceville enjoys 2nd annual Irish Festival
Tracy and Shawn Burgess were two of the colorful attendees at Saturday’s Hanceville Irish Heritage Festival. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second annual Hanceville Irish Heritage Festival was held Saturday. Organized by Hanceville Friends of the Festival, the event featured...
