Ivey breaks ground on Mazda Toyota plant in Huntsville, state’s largest economic development investment of last decade
Gov. Kay Ivey speaks at Friday’s groundbreaking ceremony in Huntsville (Office of Gov. Kay Ivey)
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday joined Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A. to break ground on their new $1.6 billion plant in Huntsville. The jointly owned-and-operated automotive production plant, which...
2 charged after meth, guns found by Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Christian Davis Barnett; Desiree Jean Barnes (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), along with agents from the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) on Friday arrested Christian Davis Barnett, 22, and Desiree Jean Barnes, 20, both of Cullman,...
ADOL: Employment, jobs count hit record high for 6th consecutive month; Cullman Co. unemployment rate remains 2nd lowest in state
MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s statewide unemployment rate for October is unchanged from September’s. According to the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL), the preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 4.1 percent, unchanged from September’s rate, and above October 2017’s rate of 3.8 percent. Cullman County’s...
Colony’s new Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry holds first food distribution
Colony’s Carpenter’s Cabinet held its official grand opening last month, then took time to train volunteers before beginning food distribution last week. (Tribune file photo)
COLONY - The Town of Colony’s Carpenter’s Cabinet community food pantry, which held its official grand opening last month, has...
‘Think Local First Cullman’: Cullman Chamber launches mobile app to promote member businesses
Image courtesy of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce recently released a smart device app designed to help Chamber members promote their businesses, and to help shoppers and even out-of-town visitors find the best deals around town.
In...
Forum addresses Cullman area’s housing gap
James Gilleylen, president and CEO of JQUAD Planning Group, speaks at Thursday night’s Community Needs Forum hosted by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce at the Cullman County Courthouse. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted part...
New Anchor Club at Cold Springs largest in international organization
(Left to right) Elaine Cole, president of the Pilot Club of Cullman; new Anchor Club member Treasure Tubbs; and Cold Springs High School Anchor Club Sponsor Tammy Gay pose for a photo Thursday at the charter ceremony for the school’s new Anchor Club, which...
Jay and Melissa Betts named 2019 City Family of the Year
Melissa Betts speaks Thursday night at the annual Farm-City Banquet after she and her husband Jay Betts, looking on, were named the 2019 City Family of the Year. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The annual Farm-City Banquet took place Thursday night at...
In separate cases, CPD arrests 2 for selling meth
Steven Douglas Coots; James Michael Thomas Criscoe (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - Two Cullman men were arrested this week, in separate cases, both charged with selling methamphetamine.
On Tuesday, the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit arrested Steven Douglas Coots, 28, and charged him with two...
Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team finishes 5th at season-opening tournament, competes in Enterprise on Friday
Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team members are, from left, Billy Ellis, Jon Elliott, Megan Corbett and Harrison Wright. Team members not pictured are R.J. Bynum and Gabrielle Quebedeaux.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team has a brand new roster, yet is producing the same...
Arrest reports: Nov. 13-14, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 13-14, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018
Aderhold, Nicholas Heath, 39
GJ- third-degree burglary
probation revoked- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance...
‘Billy the Kitten and Travis Too’: Annual ‘Serendipitous’ book drive for Children’s Hospital returns with new book
“Billy the Kitten and Travis Too” is the tale of an Old West kitty and his faithful steed, who happens to be an armadillo.
CULLMAN - Elena Caudle and Bethany Kerr, the local author/artist duo that created the children’s books “Serendipitous” and “Serendipitous Too!” have...
Final election numbers in as provisional ballots counted
CULLMAN - By state policy, staff at the Cullman County Probate Office counted provisional ballots on Tuesday, one week after the election, arriving at a final vote tally for the county.
Provisional ballots are cast by voters whose names are not on the roll at...
Marchman, Watson sworn in for new terms
Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman (left) and Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson (right) were officially sworn in by Judge Gregory Nicholas Wednesday morning at the Cullman County Courthouse. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - In a special ceremony before Wednesday morning’s meeting of...
(Updated) Friday and Saturday community events
CULLMAN - Here are several events happening around the Cullman area Friday and Saturday. Find all events or submit your own at www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar.
Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show
The Annual Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show at the Cullman Civic Center will be:
Friday, Nov. 16 - 9...
Hundreds turn out for Hopewell’s Thanksgiving meal
The community lined up for the second annual Frances and Doug Reese Memorial Community Thanksgiving Meal Wednesday night at Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The cold and rain did not stop folks from coming out for Hopewell...
Moss Service receives Torch Award for Ethics from North Alabama BBB
Pictured left to right: Tina Richardson, office manager; Benjamin Joslin, family service counselor: Mike Pepple, general manager, Valerie Wininger, funeral director; Jacqueline Schendel, Better Business Bureau (Courtesy of Mike Pepple)
Updated 11-16-18 9:03 a.m.
CULLMAN - Moss Service Funeral Home on Friday, Nov. 9 received a...
‘It pays off to see everyone happy’
East Elementary School Principal David Wiggins jokes with students and families at Wednesday’s student parent Thanksgiving lunch at the school. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – East Elementary School second and fourth graders took part in a student parent Thanksgiving lunch on Wednesday.
Principal...
Man transported to hospital after Wednesday morning wreck
Emergency responders from the Cullman Police Department, Cullman EMS and Cullman Fire Rescue responded to the wreck Wednesday morning. (Wendy Sack for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - A wreck on U.S. Highway 31 South at Ninth Street Southwest in Cullman, by the old Peoples Bank,...
Arrest reports: Nov. 13, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 13, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Coots, Steven D., 28
unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (2 counts)
Law, Amber...
Make your voice heard: Part 2 of Chamber’s Community Needs Forum Thursday night
Image courtesy of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host part two of its Community Needs Forum series, “Your Community, Your Future,” on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Cullman County Courthouse. The series...
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama warns Alabamians of robocall scam
BIRMINGHAM – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is warning its customers and Alabamians about a nationwide robocall scam. These calls falsely claim to be made by Blue Cross Blue Shield. They appear to be made for the purpose of marketing insurance products...
Victim Services hosts inaugural turkey shoot for Harbor Haus
Organizers and participants in Victim Services of Cullman’s inaugural turkey shoot pose for a photo on Saturday at the event. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – Victim Services of Cullman, with the help of Bobby Barrett, R.E. Garrison Trucking and Cullman Shooting Sports,...
Arrest reports: Nov. 8-12, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 8-12, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018
Bailey, Nathan Paul, 44
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument (6 counts)
public intoxication
Barnes, Desiree Jean,...
Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Show raises more than $4K for Christmas Love
It was a cold, but beautiful, day Saturday for the 32nd annual Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Show Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – The 32nd annual Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Show Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show took place...
Hopewell Baptist hosting free Thanksgiving meal Wednesday, Nov. 14
Guests are welcomed to the inaugural Frances and Doug Reese Memorial Community Thanksgiving Meal at Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville in 2017. This year's event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 4:30-8 p.m. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
HANCEVILLE - Hopewell Baptist Church will...
Holly Pond senior holding toy drive for local children
Donation boxes like these can be found at The Cullman Tribune, Saving Forgotten Warriors, Grand Pointe Pharmacy and The Fillin’ Station. (Photo courtesy of Pat Sims)
CULLMAN - Ally Sims, a senior at Holly Pond High School, has a giving heart and has been organizing...
‘Come Home to Vinemont’: school prepares to celebrate community history
Former Vinemont Principal Dr. Jane Teeter talks about community history during last year’s school event. (Photo courtesy Jacqueline Hill)
VINEMONT - Over two days this December, Vinemont Elementary School (VES) will hold its eighth annual celebration of the history and heritage of the Vinemont community. ...
Meet Kim Beck, of Beck’s Auto Body
Kim Beck (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Kim Beck knew when he was young that he wanted to work with and help kids. He even thought about running a daycare at one time. He also developed a love for cars after fixing...
CCSO plans 2-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will host a two-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class on Monday, Nov. 19 and Saturday, Nov. 24. The classroom portion will take place on Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. at the CCSO Training Center, while the life-fire...
Dodge City to open ‘Little Food Pantry’ Nov. 19
Dodge City Town Hall, seen on Thursday night. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
DODGE CITY – Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada announced recently that a “Little Food Pantry” is coming to Dodge City. It will be located between Dodge City Town Hall and Jack’s,...
Career fair focuses on middle schoolers
Middle school students from across Cullman County visited Wallace State on Thursday for the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Career Awareness Fair. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Approximately 1,000 eighth-grade students from across the county descended on Tom Drake Coliseum at...
‘When you wake up on Monday, I want you to thank a veteran’
The Cullman Police Department Honor Guard presented the colors at East Elementary’s Veterans Day program Friday. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – East Elementary School on Friday honored veterans at a special program. Veterans walked in groups by branch of military service, and...
Holly Pond Schools honor veterans
Holly Pond students honored veterans at a special Veterans Day program Friday. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - On Friday morning, students and faculty of Holly Pond’s three schools came together to welcome around 60 area veterans for a fellowship breakfast and Veterans...
City, County holiday hours
All Cullman County and City of Cullman offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 in observance of Veterans Day. All sanitation routes will run normally.
SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Good Hope shocks West Point as high school regular season concludes
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from the final week of regular season high school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State, and Good Hope stunned the West Point juggernaut by handing the team its first in-league defeat in years. Both teams entered the final week...
Hanceville Elementary recognizes veterans
A tribute video is shown during Hanceville Elementary School’s Veterans Day program this week. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville Elementary School’s annual Veterans Day program this week featured poems recited by several students, traditional American melodies sung by the various grade...
Alabama health officials confirm state’s first case of Acute Flaccid Myelitis, rare polio-like disease
BIRMINGHAM - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has confirmed the state's first case of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), a rare polio-like disease that affects the nervous system.
Health officials say the cause of the disease is unknown at this time. The ADPH said...
Cullman EMS dispatcher welcomed to ‘Stork Club’
Katie Harbin of Cullman EMS poses with the “Stork Club” mug she received from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Whisenhunt)
CULLMAN – The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) welcomed Katie Harbin of Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to its...
Wallace State breaks ground on new Technical Education Center for Welding and Entrepreneurship
Left to right: Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; Wallace State Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges; Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail; Lance Self, founder and CEO of ZeroRPM; Alabama Senator-Elect Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman; U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R- Alabama; Wallace State welding instructor Jim Thompson; Wallace...
Santa, Buddy the Elf and others kick off ‘Shop Alabama for the Holidays’ in Cullman
Santa Claus, Buddy the Elf and their guests enjoy the “snow” in the breezeway of the Cullman Chamber of Commerce Friday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Santa Claus and Buddy the Elf made their first holiday appearance at the Cullman Chamber...
Firehouse Subs to open in Cullman in December; Marco’s Pizza and Diablo’s Southwest Grill in January
Images courtesy of Firehouse Subs, Marco’s Pizza and Diablo’s Southwest Grill
CULLMAN - Firehouse Subs is scheduled to open at the beginning of December according to Bill Ming, whose company, Athens-based Ming Enterprises, is developing two vacant sites on Second Avenue Southwest (Highway 31 South)...
Fun weekend events
Here are a few events going on in the Cullman area this weekend. All events are on Saturday, Nov. 10, unless otherwise noted.
Turkey Shoot Fundraiser for Victim Services of Cullman, 7-11 a.m.
Victim Services of Cullman, Inc. will hold its inaugural Turkey Shoot at the...
ALEA to add digit to new driver’s license numbers beginning Dec. 1
Samples of new driver’s licenses (adult and minor)
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will soon add a digit to driver’s license numbers to accommodate the state’s growing population. Effective Dec. 1, 2018, all new driver’s licenses and non-driver IDs will contain eight-digit...
Arrest reports: Nov. 8, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 8, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Kent, Loyd J., 49
FTA- driving while suspended
Adamson, Michael D., 33
FTA- driving while...
Hanceville receives $25K anonymous donation for narcotics dog
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail looks through a display at Shawn Bennett, owner of Too You Nique in downtown Hanceville. The mayor, council and others visited downtown businesses after the Hanceville City Council meeting Thursday night. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville...
West Elementary students honor veterans at annual assembly
Students representing five branches of the United States military participate in a flag ceremony at West Elementary’s annual Veterans Day program Thursday. Shown, left to right are: Dylan Hastings, Tommy Herc, Ella Kate Lang, Delanie Stracener, Gavin Smelser and Lily Lambert. Guards, not pictured:...
Sacred Heart Spaghetti Supper and Turkey Bazaar this Saturday
Tribune file photo
The annual Spaghetti Supper and Turkey Bazaar will take place Saturday, Nov. 10 in the Family Life Center of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus of the Church, dinner starts at 5 p.m. and is $7.50...
(Updated) Volunteers gearing up for ‘Christmas Love’
Updated 11-12-18 12:16 p.m.
Editor's Note: This year’s Christmas Love program already has a full list of children and families and is taking no more applications; donations can be dropped off at the Cullman Caring for Kids office (402 Arnold St. NE Suite W-1 in...
Fairview’s Col. Fallin completes Appalachian Trail, raises almost $17K for children of fallen warriors
Col. Donald Fallin atop Mt. Katahdin, Maine, the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. (Photo courtesy Col. Donald Fallin)
FT. BRAGG, N.C. - In the latter part of October, The Tribune’s W.C. Mann received a simple two-word message from Fairview’s Col. Donald Fallin, who has...
Holly Jolly Christmas Vendor Expo Saturday at the Agriplex
The Holly Jolly Christmas Vendor Expo will take place this Saturday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the North Alabama Agriplex.
Vendors include:
Angel's Touch Massage
Blessings Cakes and Cupcakes
31 Bags
Plunder
Plexus
Rodan and Fields
Younique
Paparazzi
Tupperware
Lucky Lizard
Repurposed Furniture
The event is an open house, and there will be appetizers, desserts...
Community invited to help Alabama Retail Association kick off ‘Shop Alabama for the Holidays’ Friday in Cullman
Magan Bartlett, from the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, holds a "Shop Alabama for the Holidays" sign at last year's event. The Alabama Retail Association will kick off this year's event on Friday in Cullman. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN – For the second year in...
Arrest reports: Nov. 5-7, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 5-7, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Nov. 5, 2018
Anderson, Steven Matthew, 40
FTA- driving while revoked
Armstrong, Kevin Wayne, 40
third-degree criminal possession of...
1st graders learn about medical matters at Wallace State’s ‘Let’s Pretend Hospital’
Kids learn about the importance of handwashing in the “Germ Room.” (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - This week, Wallace State Community College’s (WSCC) approximately 450 nursing students took time off from class to become teachers, introducing first graders from across the county...
Wright marks 25 years at Childhaven
Dr. Jim Wright (contributed)
CULLMAN - Childhaven Executive Director Dr. Jim Wright recently celebrated his 25th year at the organization. He began on Oct. 1, 1993 and is the longest serving executive director in the history of Childhaven.
Wright continues to tell people that he has...
Lights of Love program to honor the late Bob Echols
The 2018 Cullman Regional Foundation Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love program will honor the late Dr. Bob Echols of Cullman Regional.
CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Foundation will host the Annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor
Lights of Love Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday,...
St. Paul’s youth hold inaugural Harvest Walk
Children from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church pose in front of Cullman’s Little Pantry, where they left three wagonloads of canned goods. (contributed)
CULLMAN - Recently, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church held its inaugural “Harvest Walk,” where members of the church and their children walked three packed...
Arrest reports: Nov. 6, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 6, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Moore, Tammy R., 32
third-degree theft of property
fourth-degree theft by deception
Cato, Tristan D.,...
2018 Farm-City Tour highlights economic diversity of Cullman County
Stan Wood, right, talks with tour participants about managing timber on his property, Riverwood Farms, so that it promotes healthy tree growth while also providing a strong habitat for wildlife.
CULLMAN - The annual Cullman Farm-City Tour was held Oct. 23, 2018, with a group...
Cullman Regional offering free prostate cancer screenings Nov. 10, 14
CULLMAN - In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Cullman Regional is offering free prostate cancer screenings in the Cullman Regional Urology Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 10 and Wednesday, Nov. 14.
According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with...
More than $266K raised at annual Wallace State Student Investment Luncheon
Attendees of the Wallace State Future Foundation Student Investment Luncheon look over silent auction items up for bid. The luncheon raised more than $266,000 to support scholarships.
HANCEVILLE - More than $266,000 was raised during the 14th annual Student Investment Luncheon hosted by the Wallace...
Cullman County voters go overwhelmingly Republican
Republican Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick on Tuesday night won his second term. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - With close to 50 percent (49.49) voter turnout in Cullman County and 90 percent of straight-ticket voters choosing Republican, the 2018 local midterm...
Groundbreaking Friday for Wallace State Technical Education Center for Welding and Entrepreneurship
Concept art shows the planned technical education center at Wallace State in Hanceville. (Courtesy of Wallace State)
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College will break ground on a new Technical Education Center for Welding and Entrepreneurship on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at 11 a.m. behind...
West Point 6th graders win regional scholars’ bowl tournament
L-R: John Davis Yovino, Brodie Henry, Eli Taylor, Katie Beth Yovino, Silas Baty, Aaiden Jones, Mikhail Dujoud. (Photo courtesy Tina Yovino)
WEST POINT - The scholars’ bowl teams of West Point’s middle and high schools have been academic juggernauts through regular league seasons; with the...
Arrest reports: Nov. 5, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 5, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Trammell, Donald W., 43
violation of domestic violence protection order
second-degree stalking
Bagwell, Scotty W.,...
Pet of the Week: gentle-giant Duffy looking for his forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Duffy is an approximately 1.5-year-old lab/Akita/basset hound (maybe?) mix. He’s big, but gentle.
Ruttkay shared, “Please, do not let his size intimidate you. He's sweet, full of...
Former Dowling students gather for reunion
1943 Dowling Junior High graduates, from left, Dorothy Calvert Rivers Atkins, Dewel Lott and Mildred Eady Edmondson at Saturday’s Dowling Junior High School reunion (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CRANE HILL - “There’s a lot of good memories here,” 1946 Dowling Junior High graduate,...
Cullman High Theatre wins big at district Trumbauer
Cullman High School Theatre brought home Best in Show honors, among many others, from last weekend’s Trumbauer Festival in Florence. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Jane Skinner)
FLORENCE - On Saturday, Cullman High School’s Theatre Department had a huge day at the Alabama Conference of Theatre’s...
Baileyton accepting bids for new town hall; council reflects on recent visit by cast of ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’
The Baileyton Town Council met Monday evening. The Town will begin accepting bids for the new town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 6. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night approved the construction specifications for Baileyton’s new town...
Cullman Council bids farewell to Garlan Gudger, welcomes David Moss
District Judge Rusty Turner swears in David Moss as the newest member of the Cullman City Council Monday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday officially appointed David Moss to fill the seat of departing Councilman Garlan...
Cullman County voters will check in electronically at the polls Tuesday
Cullman County Judge of Probate Tammy Brown demonstrates the use of an ExpressPoll Tablet electronic pollbook. The pollbooks will be used at all Cullman County voting precincts in Tuesday’s election. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The General and Constitutional Amendment Election is...
Arrest reports: Nov. 1-4, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 1-4, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018
Charland, Laurence Rene Jr., 29
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
Gilland, Chad Michael, 37
second-degree bail...
Dollar General opens in Garden City
GARDEN CITY - Dollar General is now open in Garden City. The store is located at 105 Second St. SW. An official grand opening will take place Saturday, Nov. 10 at 8 .m.
The grand opening will include free prizes and special deals. Additionally, the...
SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Middle and high school matches
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from last week’s middle and high school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State.
Middle school matches
Tuesday’s matches concluded the middle school regular season. West Point, which had a bye week, finished undefeated in the county league and at the top...
Local veteran honored with Quilt of Valor
Back row, left to right: Cindy Wilson, Jim McNees and Pat Duncan, with Terry Clark Duncan (front) (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT - Terry Clark Duncan was honored Saturday for his military service in the Vietnam War and was presented with a Quilt...
Down-home cooking at The Fillin’ Station
Pam and Mick Whitt, center, are the owners of the local favorite, The Fillin’ Station, inside the Texaco in downtown Cullman. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - It’s been open for a few months now, but on Friday, The Fillin’ Station was welcomed...
EMA, local school officials monitoring Monday, Tuesday severe weather threat
CULLMAN - With severe weather in the forecast for Monday night into Tuesday morning, the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local school officials are taking a proactive approach, monitoring the situation closely in case any cancellations should need to be made.
Cullman EMA...
#morethan4: ‘He’s a superhero’
Cancer survivor Sean Fredella, left, and Fairview Elementary School Principal Marty Hardman pose for a photo at a pep rally in Mountain Brook recently. Hardman’s students raised money for More Than 4 Athletics, created by Fredella to bring awareness to pediatric cancer. (Contributed by...
Veterans honored at annual Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration
A member of the U.S. Army’s Ft. Benning-based Silver Wings parachute demonstration team comes in for a landing Saturday at Cullman Regional Airport. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT - Saturday was a sunny and beautiful day in Cullman County, perfect weather for the...
Cullman GOP welcomes Parker, Aderholt to monthly breakfast
Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom Parker, candidate for Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, and U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, who is seeking reelection, were the special guests at Saturday’s Cullman County Republican breakfast. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican...
VFW Heroes Dinner celebrates local veterans
Retired U.S. Army Col. John Reitzell on Friday night received a painting recounting some of the best-known incidents of his largely classified special operations career. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, Cullman area veterans, their families and friends and local...
Kilpatrick, Murphree facing off Tuesday in only local seat up for grabs
Jeremy L. Kilpatrick (contributed), Gary Murphree (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN COUNTY - Thanks in large part to Republican domination of local politics and a lack of candidates coming forward from the Democratic Party, all but one of the Cullman area’s available political seats were filled...
Alabama receiving nearly $4M in Homeland Security grants; Cullman Co. receiving $52K
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey this week announced the state of Alabama is receiving a total of $3,980,000 through the Homeland Security Grant Program, which provides funding to state and local first responders to sustain and enhance protection, prevention and response capabilities to prevent...
ELECTION 2018: Here’s what Cullman County voters will see on their Nov. 6 ballots
CULLMAN - The General and Constitutional Amendment Election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cullman County Judge of Probate Tammy Brown, whose office oversees elections locally, is optimistic about the number of voters...
Wallace State hosts approximately 1,200 high school sophomores during 4th annual college Showcase
A Showcase attendee tries his skills on the Wallace State virtual welder.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State recently hosted its fourth annual college Showcase at Tom Drake Coliseum, giving approximately 1,200 sophomores from the area a chance to take a sneak peek at the programs and...
Arrest reports: Nov. 1, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 1, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Charland, Laurence R. Jr., 29
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
Hanceville...
Cullman High Class of 1953 holds 65 year reunion
The Cullman High School Class of 1953 met recently for its 65 year class reunion. A buffet dinner at Stonebridge Farms was enjoyed and the next day a lunch catered by Freddie Day at the Ruehl Building. Forty-seven class members attended, along with spouses....
‘Wizarding World’ descends on Parkside
Parkside teachers Jacy Douglas, Karen Moon and Tracey Jones react to the news of a $25,000 donation from Warner Bros., presented by Jude Law at the school on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - On a promotional tour for...
Cullman man charged with soliciting child online
Dylan Lynd Sudduth (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested this week, charged with electronic solicitation of a child and transmitting obscene material to a child, both Class B felonies.
Dylan Lynd Sudduth, 28, was arrested Monday after a short investigation, according...
Arrest reports: Oct. 29-31, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 29-31, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Oct. 29, 2018
Butler, Charlotte Rose, 22
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
unlawful possession of...
Cullman County judges, DA, look to establish veterans’ court
Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas, left, and District Judge Wells “Rusty” Turner, right, with VFW Post 2214's Will Harris, center, Monday evening (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
Editor’s note: This story is the first in a series on veterans leading up to Veterans Day on...
Trunk or treat a big deal for Cullman Police
The trunk of treat gave the community a little fun face-to-face time with Cullman’s police officers. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Wednesday evening, the Cullman Police Department celebrated Halloween in style, with decorated personal and department vehicles, games, tunes from a...
‘It’s to honor veterans’: Annual Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration this Saturday
A World War II- era Douglas SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber will be one of the main attractions at this Saturday’s Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration. In this photo, three SBDs bank toward their target during a mission in the Pacific in 1943. (Photo credit:...
Tricks and treats in Good Hope
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 (Christy Perry for The...
Arrest reports: Oct. 30, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Cobb, Jordan A., 21
DUI- combined substance
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled...
UPDATE: Falkville teen killed in Tuesday morning crash
Editor's Note: In Tuesday's original story, the victim was listed as a Cullman County teen.
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Falkville teenager was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning, according to Alabama State Troopers. The victim, 16, was officially identified Wednesday morning as Jacob...
U.S. Census Bureau hiring workers for 2020 Census in Alabama
MONTGOMERY - Alabama residents looking for some extra income may have a great opportunity to help their country, their state and earn a little extra money all at the same time with a federal job related to the 2020 census in Alabama.
The U.S. Census...
Merchants Bank donates $21K to local nonprofits
Cullman Caring for Kids, The Good Samaritan Health Clinic and Hospice of Cullman County each received $7,000 from Merchants Bank of Alabama on Tuesday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Merchants Bank of Alabama on Tuesday presented donations to local nonprofit organizations from...
RWO hosts Halloween celebration
Children of Restoring Women Outreach residents painted these pumpkins at the RWO Halloween party Sunday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Local nonprofit Restoring Women Outreach celebrated Halloween Sunday night at Hope House. Current participants, graduates, families and other supporters gathered for...
Cullman EMA’s Little wins prestigious 2018 IAEM-USA Clayton R. Christopher Memorial Award
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little, Commissioner Garry Marchman and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker pose for a photo in July, when Little was awarded the Pat Neuhauser Spirit of Emergency Management Award. On Oct. 24, Little was awarded...
