Obituary: Herbert Lee Gable, Sr.
Funeral services for Herbert Lee Gable Sr., 81, of Cullman are Friday, January 11, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Doyle Berry officiating, with interment in Missionary Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Cullman...
Obituary: Clinnon Conrad “Buddy” Burden
Clinnon Conrad “Buddy” Burden, 87, of Baileyton, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was born December 2, 1931, to Henry and Suzie Lowe Burden.
Mr. Burden was a salesman. He spent many years transporting used automobiles from the Chicago area to Baileyton. Buddy...
Obituary: Rufus Horace “R.H.” Culpepper
A private graveside service for Rufus Horace “R.H.” Culpepper was held Tuesday January 8, 2019 at Cullman City Cemetery. He was born on September 23, 1922 in Cullman and died on January 6, 2019.
Mr. Culpepper served in the First Marine Division, known as the...
Baileyton set to move ahead with building of new town hall
Baileyton Town Council (Cullman Tribune file photo)
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton is ready to move forward with the construction its new town hall. Walker Brothers, Ltd. entered a bid of $310,000 at December’s council meeting. The bid was well over the $265,000 budgeted...
Together we can make an impact: More than 95% of the dogs featured as a Pet of the Week in 2018 were adopted or accepted by rescue services
Here are six of the 47 dogs featured as a “Pet of the Week” in The Cullman Tribune in 2018. (Cullman County Animal Shelter)
CULLMAN - Throughout 2018, The Tribune ran a print and online series called “Pet of the Week” in partnership with the...
Pet of the Week: Slick’s looking for his forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Slick is a 6-month-old lab/terrier mix whose former owner is now working outside the country. He was well cared for, a good-mannered pup who’s already housebroken. Around the...
Arrests reported on Jan. 8, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Helms, Brittany L., 31
fourth-degree theft of property
Tuminksi, Joseph O., 38
fourth-degree theft of...
Relay For Life of Cullman County to kick off 2019 season and ‘Bring Home a Cure’
CULLMAN - Volunteers for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Cullman County will gather at 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 17, at First Baptist Church of Cullman Fellowship Hall to kick off plans for its annual event set for Friday, May 3 at Cullman County Fairgrounds.
The...
CBD/Hemp oil: what is the status?
A variety of cannabis sativa (Pixabay)
CULLMAN - Cannabidiol, called CBD, CBD oil or hemp oil, a chemical extracted from the flowers and buds of the hemp plant, a variety of cannabis sativa (marijuana is also a variety), has been both touted as a medical...
Obituary: Charles William Goeller
Charles William Goeller of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Visitation for Mr. Goeller will be Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Moss Service Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A celebration of Mr. Goeller's life will take place on Wednesday...
Obituary: Reba Fay Camp Rowe
Reba Fay Camp Rowe, 72, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 5, 2019 at Haleyville Health Care.
Mrs. Rowe was born on September 10, 1946, in Summertown, Tennessee. She was a member of Solid Rock Church and enjoyed playing Bingo.
Visitation will be held on...
Obituary: Franklin D. Hanson
Franklin D. Hanson passed away on January 5, 2019 at the age of 85 years old.
Frank was born in Winston County, Alabama to William and Mary Hanson. He was one of twelve children. He spent most of his life in Cullman County. He enlisted...
Obituary: Kathleen Henson
Kathleen Henson, 73, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 6, 2019 in Haleyville, Alabama, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Henson was born on March 15, 1945, in Elora, Tennessee. She was a member of Faith Church.
Private services. Nichols Funeral Home directing.
Kathleen is survived...
Arrests reported on Jan. 7, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 7, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Jan. 3
Aycock, Desmond Kade, 22
judge’s order- second-degree theft of property
Elliott, Charles David, 41
first-degree burglary
Harris, Judy...
Deadline nears to sign on for Spring Fever Tour to Pigeon Forge
The Smoky Mountain Quiltfest will be part of the Spring Fever 2019 trip to Pigeon Forge in March 2019. (Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism)
HANCEVILLE - The deadline to sign up for the Wallace State Community College Alumni Association’s Spring Fever Tour to Pigeon Forge...
Nice day for a dip
Brave participants jump into the outdoor pool at Saturday’s Polar Bear Plunge event at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - It was a gorgeous morning for a quick refreshing dip, and 67 brave souls rose to the...
Obituary: Wilma Yvonne Brock
Wilma Yvonne Brock, age 58 of Hanceville, died Thursday, January 3, 2018. She is survived by her son, Aaron Brock (Karlee), sister, Kathy Pruitt, 3 brothers: Gary Harper, Ricky Harper, Stanley Harper, grandchildren: Karma Snell and Ella Brock and ex-husband, Roger Keith Brock. The...
Obituary: Estelle Ray
Mrs. Estelle Ray passed away on January 4, 2019 at the age of 94. She was born on July 23, 1924.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arco Ray and daughter-in-law, Donna Ray. Mrs. Ray is survived by her daughters: Diana (Darrell) Waldrop,...
‘Be bold and dream big’: City of Cullman developing plan for the future
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer at Thursday night’s kick-off meeting for the City of Cullman’s five-year strategic plan (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman is set to embark on a five-year strategic plan, and this week held...
Church surprises Hanceville middle schoolers with holiday project
Before and after shots show the work a group of volunteers from Hanceville First United Methodist Church did in a girls’ restroom at Hanceville Middle School. (Photo courtesy HFUMC)
HANCEVILLE - Eighth-grade students at Hanceville Middle School (HMS) returned from Christmas break Thursday morning to...
Cullman County man’s bond revoked in manslaughter case
Donald Wayne Trammell (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - On Friday morning, Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas revoked the bond of Donald Wayne Trammell, 43, of Jones Chapel in the manslaughter case stemming from the shooting death of Trammell’s son in December 2017. Trammell led...
Obituary: Marion K. Butler
Marion K. Butler, 85, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 3, 2019 at Haleyville Health Care Center.
To honor Marion's wishes, there will be no funeral service. Burial will be at Winston Memorial Cemetery. Nichols Funeral Home directing.
Obituary: Sharon Lynn Reed
Funeral service for Sharon Lynn Reed, age 55, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Reed passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Cullman Regional....
Obituary: Dwight Ransom
Mr. Dwight Ransom passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019, at his residence. He was born January 31, 1947, to Rayburn Ely and Lula Ray Ransom.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Vivian Ransom; daughter, Stephanie Ransom Wilson and Julie...
Obituary: Thomas J. Szilagi
Mr. Thomas J. Szilagi passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019, at his residence. He was born October 3, 1957, to Sigmond and Elizabeth Joan Szilagi.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Hegerle; beloved dogs, Bandit and Daisy Mae;...
Obituary: Amy Dianne McMillan
Amy Dianne McMillan, 49, of Arley entered into rest on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at her home.
Ms. McMillan was born on November 21, 1969 in Jasper, Alabama. Amy has been a member of Bethel #1 Baptist Church for 40 years. She graduated from Meek...
Obituary: Addlene Savannah Miller
A memorial service for Ms. Addlene Savannah Miller, 88, of Cullman will be Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Ms. Miller passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip...
Obituary: Nell Brown
Mrs. Nell Brown, 91, of Eva passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2018. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will announced at a later time by Cullman Funeral Home.
Mental Health First Aid training at Cullman library Jan. 15
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis that someone having a heart attack. Learn how to help a friend, family member, coworker or neighbor in need. Get trained in Mental Health First Aid. ...
Arrests reported on Jan. 4, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Jan. 3, 2019
Schafer, Cristina L., 40
unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (3...
Cullman Police make multiple drug distribution arrests
Clockwise, from top left: Damien Hausler, Diane Mendez Lopez, Eric Goodman, Cristina Lynn Schafer and Steven Paul Harris (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) has made multiple distribution arrests recently, in separate incidents.
On Dec. 26, the CSU, along...
Cullman Regional offering free prostate cancer screenings Jan. 30
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Wednesday, Jan. 30 in the Cullman Regional Urology Clinic.
According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The greatest risk factors for developing...
Hereditary Female Cancers seminar at Cullman Regional Jan. 17
CULLMAN – You may have heard of celebrities being genetically tested to find out their risk for certain types of female cancers. Learn about these genetic tests from gynecologist Randy Yarbrough, MD, of Cullman Regional’s Gynecology Clinic and take a brief test to see...
Cullman man charged with making terrorist threats at local business
Dakota Mardel Sapp (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman man, Dakota Mardel Sapp, 21, was arrested on New Year’s Day, charged with making terrorist threats.
According to a spokesman for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Sapp “entered a local business making threats to...
Alabama enters Human Trafficking Awareness Month with high marks
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson in her office on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - At the beginning of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson pointed happily to...
Warrior man arrested after shooting on I-65 in Cullman County
Anthony O'Neal Burrow (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - A Warrior man was arrested last week after an incident on Interstate 65 South on Christmas Day in Cullman County.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), Anthony O'Neal Burrow, 27, "observed the victim, whom he...
Cullman Caring for Kids recovering from flooding
Cullman Caring for Kids Director Javon Daniel took media on a tour of the organization’s water-damaged basement Wednesday afternoon. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Wednesday afternoon, Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) Director Javon Daniel met with The Tribune and two Birmingham...
Arrests reported on Jan. 3, 2019
Updated 1-3-19 at 1:24 p.m.
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Dec. 27 - Wednesday, Jan. 2
Burrow, Anthony O’Neal, 27
first-degree criminal mischief
second-degree...
Wallace State Sonography program graduates full class of 30
Makenzie Cantrell, left, and Maylen Fantocone, were recognized with awards at the pinning ceremony for the Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Class of 2018.
HANCEVILLE - The 30 students who started the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Wallace State Community College less than...
Southern Ghost Girls tour coming to Rumors Deli Jan. 12
Heather Lawrence and Lesley Ann, the Southern Ghost Girls (contributed)
CULLMAN - The Southern Ghost Girls will kick off their 2019 tours on Jan. 12 at Rumors Deli in Cullman. The tours will include an interactive investigation that allows guests to operate the different types...
Obituary: Amanda Smith Gibson
Amanda Smith Gibson, 38, of Cullman, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Amanda was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend.
She loved couponing and spent time watching you tube videos. She was known as...
Obituary: James Michael Story
Memorial Service for James Michael Story, age 73, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Warren Ruland officiating. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Story passed away on December 31,...
Obituary: Marie “Tig” Bennefield
Funeral service for Marie “Tig” Bennefield, 92, of Hanceville will be held 2 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel, Reverend Johnny Bennefield officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday...
Arrests reported on Jan. 2, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Ragsdale, Glenda J., 71
fourth-degree theft of property
Trammell, Donald W., 43
reckless endangerment
attempting to...
Agriplex offering loads of activities for 2019
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The North Alabama Agriplex is offering loads of fun classes, programs and special events for all ages in 2019. The Agriplex is partnering with Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) this year so that participants can register for...
New Year’s Eve at Goat Island; Round 2 onstage, new plans on deck
As equipment on the brew floor quietly did its thing, crowds packed the Goat Island Tap Room as Round 2 supplied live entertainment on New Year’s Eve. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On New Year’s Eve, Goat Island Brewing was a hot...
Obituary: Arlin H. “Smitty” Smith
Mr. Arlin H. “Smitty” Smith of Cullman passed away on December 30, 2018 at the age of 92. He was born on February 23, 1926 to Raymond and Vollie Butts Smith.
Mr. Smith was a decorated veteran of World War II and he was a...
Obituary: Debra Smith Collum
Funeral for Debra Smith Collum, 66 of Center Hill will be 11 a.m. Thursday Jan. 3, 2019 at Center Hill Baptist Church. Her family will receive friends Wednesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Center Hill Cemetery
The...
Obituary: John Gilbert Norris
John Gilbert Norris, age 85 of Eva, AL., passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018.
He is survived by his wife, Betty H. Norris; daughters: Vanessa Norris Patton (Raymond M.) and Tammie Norris Beck (Theodore); son, John Gilbert Norris Jr. (Candie Fortenberry Norris); sisters; Novella Pye...
Brooks’ Place’s Swafford reflects on 2018
Brooks’ Place Executive Director Gail Swafford (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - As 2018 draws to a close, Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center Executive Director Gail Swafford paused to reflect on the agency’s 21st year of service to the kids and families of the Cullman...
North Alabama Quartet Convention coming to Cullman
The Living Faith Quartet is the host group for the inaugural North Alabama Quartet Convention, which will take place Jan. 18-19, 2019 at Temple Baptist Church in Cullman. (Lisa Jones Photography)
CULLMAN - On Jan. 18-19, 2019, Living Faith Ministries of Cullman will host the...
Firehouse Subs officially opens in south Cullman
Guests dine in at the new Firehouse Subs on U.S. Highway 31 South in Cullman on Monday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - After a soft opening for first responders and their families on Sunday, Cullman’s newest restaurant, Firehouse Subs, at 1302 Second...
Man facing manslaughter charge in son’s death leads Cullman Police on chase
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - A Jones Chapel man set to appear in court in January to face a manslaughter charge in the December 2017 death of his son on Monday night led Cullman Police on a chase after fleeing a traffic stop.
According to...
Obituary: Doris Lynn Cason
Funeral service for Mrs. Doris Lynn Cason, 59 of Hanceville will be held Friday, January 4, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel with Leon Mauldin and Jim Deason officiating. Her family will receive friends Thursday evening beginning at 6 p.m....
Obituary: Betty Jane (Neal) Allbright
Betty Jane (Neal) Allbright, 80, of Holly Pond, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born March 23, 1938, to Raymond and Orene Scott Neal.
Betty was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed caring for her family and making home a warm and...
Obituary: Lawton R. Waldrep
Lawton R. Waldrep of Crane Hill passed away on December 30, 2018 at his residence at the age of 92. He was born on February 27, 1926 to Millard G. and Rosa Lee Bigbee Waldrep. He was a veteran of The United States Navy.
He...
Obituary: Gary L. Dunn
Gary L. Dunn, 63, of Altoona, passed away December 30, 2018. He was born February 25, 1955, to William Henry and Daphine Callaway Dunn.
Mr. Dunn is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Rowena Cantrell Dunn; sons, Jimmy (Candy) Dunn, Tim...
Obituary: Geraldine Holley
Geraldine Holley, 99, of Haleyville, entered into rest on December 30, 2018 at Lakeland Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Holley was born on August 28, 1919, in Tishomingo, Mississippi. She was a lifelong member of Haleyville First United Methodist Church and enjoyed...
Obituary: Arvel ‘Lightning’ Allison
Funeral service for Arvel ‘Lightning’ Allison will be Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Larry Pruitt, Vance Hutton and Justin Guin are officiating with interment in Key Cemetery.
Mr. Allison passed away December 28, 2018. He was born September...
Obituary: Jessica Lee Beam
Jessica Lee Beam, 28, was born on April 22, 1990 and passed away on December 30, 2018.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will begin following visitation at 2...
24/7 fitness, Community Wellness Day and Polar Bear Plunge on deck for CWAC
Dameon Jackson reacts to the cold air as Christy Turner exits the pool after 2016’s Polar Bear Plunge. This year’s event will take place this Saturday, Jan. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Each...
Arrests reported on Dec. 31, 2018
Crime
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 31, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Willingham, Janet L., 43
fourth-degree theft of property
Cantrell, Jerimiah R., 22
FTA- public intoxication
FTA-...
City, County New Year’s hours, sanitation schedules
Cullman County
Cullman County offices are closed today and tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2018 and Jan. 1, 2019, in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
Sanitation schedules are unaffected.
City of Cullman
City of Cullman offices are open today, but will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019,...
Ivey awards grants to support sexual assault, domestic violence victims
Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence/Alabama Coalition Against Rape
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $208,282 to help ensure victims of sexual assault and domestic violence have access to professional assistance through a network of local agencies.
The Alabama Coalition Against Rape, with a...
Hanceville City Hall gets a facelift
Hanceville City Councilman Jimmie Nuss, City Attorney Dan Willingham and City Clerk Tania Wilcox at Thursday’s Hanceville City Council meeting (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met for the final time in 2018 Thursday evening. The meeting’s agenda was...
Local New Year’s Eve events
CULLMAN - Looking for somewhere fun to ring in the new year? Here are some local options:
(Descriptions by event organizers)
New Year's Eve Dinner and After Party at 412 Public House
5 p.m.-2 a.m.
Dinner from 5-10 p.m.
After Party from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Live music and complimentary New...
Ivey comments on appointment of Brad Mendheim to Alabama Supreme Court
Judge Brad Mendheim (State of Alabama)
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday released a statement on the appointment of Brad Mendheim to fill a vacancy on the Alabama Supreme Court created by the election of Tom Parker as chief justice.
“After reviewing all of those...
Cullman’s USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service office remains open during government shutdown
Photo courtesy of www.nrcs.usda.gov
CULLMAN - Cullman’s United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office will remain open during the government shutdown to aid local farmers with Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) applications.
For producers, the signup deadline for this batching date...
2 of Cullman’s longest serving police officers retire
Officer Jack Springer, left, is retiring from the Cullman Police Department with 50 years of service. Capt. Bobby Kelley, right, is retiring from the Cullman Police Department with 35 years of service. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Friday, the Cullman Police...
State report card: Cullman City Schools receive A; Cullman County Schools receive B
Cullman County Schools received a B and Cullman City Schools received an A for the 2017-2018 school year, according to the preliminary report card released by the Alabama State Department of Education on Friday. (Cullman Tribune file photos)
MONTGOMERY - On Friday morning, the Alabama...
Arrests reported on Dec. 28, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Weimer, Isaac T., 18
DUI
Hill, Harley W., 21
first-degree receiving stolen property
Hill, Ray A....
CCSO, Harmony School mourn passing of Sgt. Arvel Allison
Sgt. Arvel Allison (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Harmony School and the community are mourning the loss of Sgt. Arvel Allison. Allison, most recently the school resource officer at Harmony, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, according to a...
Arrests reported on Dec. 27, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 27, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Parker, Byron B., 56
public intoxication
Anderson, John D., 44
FTA- DUI
FTA- driving while revoked
FTA-...
Pet of the Week: Chloe’s looking for her forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Chloe is a pit bull mix a little less than a year old, who, Ruttkay warns, might not be the right choice for a first-time pet owner. She’s...
Baileyton restaurant feeds community on Christmas Eve
Staff and volunteers pose for a photo on Christmas Eve at Kims Parkside Catfish Restaurant in Baileyton. The restaurant served a free meal to the community. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - Every table was full Monday night at Kims Parkside Catfish Restaurant...
2 Cullman business owners named to Alabama Retail Association board of directors
Lynsey Todd, Dustin Beaty (Alabama Retail Association)
MONTGOMERY - Two Cullman business owners have been named to the Alabama Retail Association board of directors: Lynsey Todd of Monograms Plus and Dustin Beaty of Lavish Boutique.
Lynsey Todd named to Alabama Retail Association board of directors
Lynsey Todd,...
Cullman Brewers Guild distributes funds for the holidays
The Cullman Brewers Guild presents a $400 donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank; left to right: Tim Haynes, Joseph Pace (CBG), Pat Brickman (Preston Prewett)
CULLMAN - Another Christmas has come and gone, and for most it was another joyous occasion. For...
(Update) Predicted rainfall and wind speeds rise slightly in forecast updates
Update from the National Weather Service in Huntsville: A Wind Advisory remains in effect w/ wind gusts up to 40 mph possible this afternoon. Heavy rain will also move tonight, with 1 to 3 inches expected. A Flash Flood Watch will be in effect...
Free tax preparation service available at Cullman Library beginning Feb. 7
Cullman County Public Library (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will begin offering free tax preparation services at the Cullman County Public Library, located at 200 Clark St. NE in Cullman, on Feb. 7, 2019 and every Thursday through April...
Heavy rains, wind expected through Friday
Click here for the very latest from the National Weather Service in Huntsville.
CULLMAN COUNTY - The National Weather Service has issued a high wind advisory and flash flood watch ahead of a weather system moving into the area, expected to dump up to 3...
Arrests reported on Dec. 26, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 26, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bain, Rebecca Katlyn, 22
possession of drug paraphernalia
Baker, Bethany Paige, 25
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a...
Ivey awards nearly $2.5M for emergency housing assistance
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $2.5 million in grants to help homeless Alabamians find immediate housing and to assist others who are in danger of becoming homeless.
The funds from the Emergency Solutions Grant program will support organizations across the state that...
Learn the Carolina Shag
Photo courtesy of myballroomdanceclub.com
CULLMAN - If your New Year’s resolution is to get more exercise, learn something new, meet new people or all of the above, Goat Island Brewing has exactly what you need! Goat Island is offering Carolina Shag dancing lessons throughout January.
Carolina...
Victoria’s Hope founder reflects on 2018
DODGE CITY - April Bowen German started Victoria’s Hope earlier this year as a way to honor her mother, Victoria Hammond Hankey, and help out single parents.
German said of her mother, “She was a single mom for a very long time and had a...
Team Levi spreads Christmas joy
L-R: Camp Smile-A-Mile Program Director Jennifer Amundsen receives copies of “Billy the Kitten and Travis Too” from Levi Bates and author Elena Caudle. (Photo courtesy Caitlyn Colburn/Serendipitous)
CULLMAN - Elena Caudle and Bethany Kerr, the local author/artist duo who created the children’s books “Serendipitous” and...
Almost a year in, Curt’s Closet impacting lives in a big way
Kicking off Curt’s Closet’s first sorting day were (L-R): Denise Williams, Courtney Herron, Christy Patterson, Brenda Rush, Ashley Wilson and Carrie Bentley back in January 2018. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Ashley Wilson’s world changed forever in May 2017 when her son Curt died...
A special Christmas wish
Doug, Eli, Tanner and Karen Gaines pose for a photo this week. (Seth Miller for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - A recent letter to Santa published in The Cullman Tribune prompted a strong response from the community. The letter, written by 10-year-old Eli Gaines, a...
A perfect 36: Good Hope senior James McWhorter achieves perfect score on ACT
James McWhorter poses in front of the Good Hope High School ACT Wall of Fame (Heather Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - James McWhorter is a high school phenom. The Good Hope High School senior has participated in marching band, archery, jazz band,...
Baileyton seniors celebrate the season
Bobby Martin, Booty Hyatt, Tom Goen, Burt Gilley and Gene Sumner gathered around a table to play Rook at this year’s Baileyton Senior Christmas Party. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - Baileyton seniors were treated to a fun Christmas party Thursday thanks to...
Arrests reported on Dec. 21, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 21, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Amerson, Brett S., 54
murder
manslaughter
criminally negligent homicide
homicide by vehicle or vessel
leaving the scene...
CCSO Litter Crew picks up more than 51K pounds of trash in 2018
Deputy Ron Wood supervises inmates on the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Litter Crew. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Since the beginning of 2018, the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Litter Crew has collected 51,527 pounds of trash from 185 miles of Cullman County roadways,...
Hit and run driver charged with murder
Brett Steven Amerson, left, and the box truck he was driving when he was involved in the fatal hit and run crash in Cullman County (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Morris man charged in the Dec. 18 fatal hit and run on Alabama Highway...
AL unemployment at 4%; Cullman County 2nd lowest in state at 2.9%
MONTGOMERY – Employment and job counts have once again reached record levels. In November 2018, 2,128,082 people were counted as employed, an increase of 46,330 from November 2017. Wage and salary employment, which measures the number of jobs our economy is supporting, grew to...
Santa Claus came to town
Willow Kilpatrick, 6, whispers in Santa’s ear Thursday at the Cullman County Courthouse. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Courthouse had a very special visitor on Thursday, when Santa Claus himself made a last-minute visit before heading back to the...
Suspect in hit and run fatality denied bond
Brett Steven Amerson (Cullman Police Department)
Updated 12-20-18 at 7:05 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Morris man charged in Tuesday night's fatal hit and run on Alabama Highway 157 in Cullman County on Thursday was denied bond in a special hearing held at the Cullman County Detention...
Arrests reported on Dec. 20, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 20, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Dec. 17
Edwards, Tammy Sue, 47
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree criminal mischief
violating a protection order
Hanners, Bobby Leon,...
Cullman County’s Haney set to retire after almost 29 years
A retirement reception was held for Cullman County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney, center, on Wednesday. With Haney are CCED Project Coordinators Tanya Sears (left) and Ashley Graves (right). (Heather Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Beloved Cullman County employee Cherrie Haney is set...
See Santa at the Cullman County Courthouse today, Thursday, Dec. 20
2017 Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - Santa Claus will be in the Cullman County Courthouse lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018.
Children are invited to visit with Santa, tell him what's on their Christmas lists and have their photos...
CCBOE swears in new members, bids farewell to Speegle, Carter
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette (right) with school board members (L-R) Jason Speegle (departing), Mike Graves (stepping down as president) and Chris Carter (departing) (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) welcomed...
Cullman Fire Rescue bringing Santa Claus to Cullman!
"SANTA RIDE" coming to Cullman Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21-22, 4-9 p.m.
Here's a special Christmas message from Cullman Fire Rescue!
Cullman Fire and Rescue has received word that Santa Claus will be in the city of Cullman Friday, Dec. 21 and Saturday, Dec. 22 from...
