Hamrick, Chambers, Baumbach nab talent show prizes
Left to right: Chloe Hamrick, McKenna Chambers and Lizzie Baumbach (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, a small crowd took respite from the packed midway to enjoy the 2018 County Fair Talent Show in the Coca-Cola Theatre. Contestants competed in...
Sensory-friendly ‘Mary Poppins’ to take flight
Technical Director Noah Carpenter and Show Director Lauren Salerno are planning what may be north Alabama’s first sensory-friendly theater performance in this year’s production of “Mary Poppins” at Wallace State. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Oct. 25-28, the Wallace State Community...
Cullman Savings Bank commits $100K to Cullman County Schools over next 10 years
Left to right: Cullman Savings Bank Executive Vice President T’aira Ugarkovich, Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, Cullman Savings Bank President/CEO John Riley III, Cullman County Schools Special Projects Coordinator Dr. T.J. Franey and Cullman Savings Bank Senior Lender Matt Townson pose for...
Cullman Police investigating alleged drugging, sexual assault
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department is investigating allegations of an alleged drugging and possible sexual assault. The incident allegedly occurred on Aug. 11, 2018 at a private residence in the city.
Lt. Gene Bates said the alleged victim, a 20-year-old female, reported she was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Running game propels Addison to 43-18 victory over Tanner, securing playoff spot
Addison clinched its spot in the playoffs Friday night with a 43-18 win over Tanner. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune)
ADDISON- Addison (Class 2A, Region 7) looked to rebound from its first region loss last week as the Bulldogs faced off against Tanner in...
Arrest reports: Oct. 11, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 11, 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
Overton, Brandon G., 28
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
second-degree unlawful...
SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Oct. 9 middle school matches
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from Tuesday’s middle school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State. West Point and Cullman remain undefeated, while Hanceville and Parkside continue to work toward first wins. Vinemont had a bye this week.
Round one
West Point 315 - Parkside 90
Good Hope...
CCBOE celebrates student, faculty attendance achievements
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette poses with a group of students who won prizes at Thursday night's school board meeting for perfect attendance. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) celebrated students...
Ashland man charged in Cullman County child abuse case
Shannon Dewayne Waldrop (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - An Ashland man has been arrested and charged in a Cullman County child abuse case. Shannon Dewayne Waldrop, 35, was arrested on Wednesday.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), investigators began working with the Cullman...
St. Paul’s student Carter Daily wins inaugural Cullman County Fair Spelling Bee
Spelling Bee winners Destiny Siegel, third place; Carter Daily, first place and Jordan Graham, second place, with Cullman Lion Randy Kraft (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Wednesday evening, the Cullman Lions Club hosted its first ever spelling bee at the Cullman...
Wallace State student Amie Willoughby spending week at NASA’s Langley Research Center
Wallace State student Amie Willoughby is participating in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program’s visit to Langley Research Center in Virginia this week. Shown are Willoughby, center, and Wallace State math instructors, from left, Brandon Smith and Renee Quick.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State...
Cullman Regional’s 4th annual Trunk or Treat Oct. 25
Employees of Cullman Regional’s Emergency Department dressed up as “Old MacDonald” characters for the 2017 event.
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s fourth-annual Trunk or Treat event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. on the Cullman Regional campus.
Last year’s event was a...
Yip, yip, hooray! Fair dog show showcases canine talent
Savannah Bischoff with her Australian Cattle Dog, Skye (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The dog show, hosted by the Cullman County 4-H Club, drew a large crowd to the Cullman County Fair’s Tri-Green Arena this week, as young competitors and their dogs...
Arrest reports: Oct. 9-10, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 9-10, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018
Ball, Kareem, 18
first-degree receiving stolen property
Billings, Kevin Dwayne, 46
second-degree theft of property
Childers, Scotty...
Cullman Regional Family Care Clinic hosting walk-in flu shot clinic
CULLMAN – Cullman Regional’s Family Care Clinic is hosting a walk-in flu shot clinic in October and November. According to the hospital, most major insurance providers will cover the cost of the vaccination. The flu shot is available for ages 6 and older with...
‘All these years later’: Crane Hill couple who met at the fair 58 years ago enjoys Senior Day
John and Geneva Sellers enjoy the view from the top of the Ferris wheel at the Cullman County Fair (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Wednesday was the annual Senior Day at the Cullman County Fair, and one couple with a special connection...
Man drives off road, wrecks at Hwy. 278 gas station
A Cullman man is facing criminal charges after wrecking a vehicle at the Johnson's Pure gas station on U.S. Highway 278, just east of St. Bernard Preparatory School, and attempting to fight a Cullman Police officer. (Photo courtesy of Joey Duncan)
CULLMAN - A Cullman...
Arrest reports: Oct. 9, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 9, 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
Creel, Patrick S., 42
public intoxication
Henry, Patrick O., 21
FTA- open container in a...
Cullman youth bring home awards from Alabama National Fair Livestock Show
Evan Roden of Cullman exhibited the Supreme Grand Champion Market Lamb at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 7. His lamb was also Champion Heavyweight Market Lamb. He is shown with his father, Rusty, and Youth Sheep Show judge Mitchell Hankins of Sulphur Springs, Arkansas. Roden...
4th annual Caring for Cullman concert set for Oct. 18
CULLMAN - On Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Cullman High School auditorium, Good Samaritan Health Clinic (GSHC) will host its fourth annual “Caring for Cullman” concert featuring Triumphant Quartet and the Wallace State Jazz Band.
Triumphant Quartet (Eric Bennett, David Sutton, Clayton...
Hanceville’s Abigail Long crowned 2018 Miss Cullman County Fair Queen
Hanceville High School's Abigail Long- 2018 Miss Cullman County Fair Queen (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Hanceville High School's Abigail Long was crowned 2018 Miss Cullman County Fair Queen Tuesday night at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. Long also won the talent competition.
Other...
Think Pink luncheon focuses on breast cancer awareness
Cancer survivor and Cullman Regional Foundation Executive Director Maria Stanford with her son, Jack. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional hosted its “Think Pink” luncheon recently at Top of the Town in Cullman. In conjunction with breast cancer awareness month, the...
Arrest reports: Oct. 5-8, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 5-8, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 through Monday, Oct. 8, 2018
Adamson, Michael D., 33
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful...
Jacobs proclaims ‘Dysautonomia Awareness Month’ in Cullman
L-R: Kyle Guess, Athan Landman, Sean Landman, Cassidy Landman, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Kasen Johnson, Cory Johnson, Karlee Johnson and Heather Johnson
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday officially proclaimed the month of October “Dysautonomia Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman. On hand...
Good Hope passes sewer rate increase
Good Hope City Hall (Tribune file photo)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night voted to increase the City’s sewer rates.
Mayor Jerry Bartlett said, “The average customer will likely see an increase of just $1 as a result of the new...
Dogs big and small come out for Oktoberfest
Three dachshunds compete in Saturday’s Wiener Dog Races at Oktoberfest as part of the Cullman Kiwanis Club’s K-9s-4-a-Kause event at Depot Park. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest got a big boost of furry cuteness as dogs of all kinds turned out...
SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Oct. 4 high school matches
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from Thursday’s high school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State.
Round one
Hanceville 220 - Holly Pond 50
West Point 390 - Fairview 50
St. Bernard 200 - Vinemont 150
Good Hope 270 - Cold Springs 20
Round two
Cold Springs 50 - Fairview 40
St. Bernard...
Wallace State Mini Term II registration Wednesday, Oct. 10, classes begin Oct. 11
HANCEVILLE – Registration for Wallace State Community College’s fall semester Mini Term II classes takes place Wednesday, Oct. 10 and Thursday, Oct. 11. Classes begin Oct. 11.
Wallace State has a variety of options, including online courses, for students to register for during the second...
Arrest reports: Oct. 5-7, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 5-7, 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
Smith, Evon J., 34
possession of drug paraphernalia
insurance violation
expired tag
failure to register vehicle
Smith,...
Vinemont man who was facing manslaughter charges dies after weekend crash
Updated 10-8-18 11:15 a.m.
CULLMAN - A Vinemont man has died as a result of an early Sunday morning automobile crash. Alabama State Troopers identified the man as Brandon Adam Hamm, 33.
The single-vehicle wreck happened at approximately 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in the...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: help Patton find his forever home
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is getting full! Volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to an extra Pet of the Week:
Patton is a bull terrier mix (yes, that Patton, whose own bull terrier, Willie, was almost as highly regarded as the general was...
Goat Island Brewing celebrates Oktoberfest with 3 more medals
Col. Cullmann watches Goat Island’s Mike Mullaney secure the handle to the Duck River Dunkel tap at the Oktoberfest opening ceremony Wednesday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - After seeing its official brew for Cullman's 2018 Oktoberfest take a silver medal in...
Last evening to enjoy Oktoberfest!
Freddie Day Catering has been serving up yummy German food all week at Oktoberfest. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest 2018 is winding down. If you haven't been out yet, you have this afternoon and evening to enjoy.
At the heart of all...
Tiny and Petite Miss Cullman County Fair Princesses crowned
Left: 2018 Tiny Miss Cullman County Fair Princess Autumn Rose Cook; right: 2018 Petite Miss Cullman County Fair Princess Maggie Phillips (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The 2018 Tiny Miss Cullman County Fair Princess and Petite Miss Cullman County Fair Princess pageants...
3 million miles: Local Wal-Mart driver celebrated for 3 million accident-free miles
Cullman Wal-Mart driver Ken “Moose” Phillips crosses the “finish line” marking 3 million miles driven without an accident. Phillips was recognized with a celebration on Thursday and will soon have his very own custom truck. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Twenty-nine years....
Howell, Cook tie for title of 2018 Cullman County Fair Queen of the Kitchen
Left to right: Cullman Lion Dennis Berse, Queen of the Kitchen Monica Howell and Cullman Fair President Charlie Childers (Janet Chandler for The Cullman Tribune)
Left to right: Cullman Fair President Charlie Childers, Queen of the Kitchen Patricia Cook, Cook’s granddaughter Autumn Rose Cook (crowned...
Arrest reports: Oct. 4, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 4, 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
Byrne, David W., 23
FTA- third-degree theft of property
FTA- third-degree criminal trespassing (2...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office donates more than $15K to local schools
Sheriff Matt Gentry, center, is pictured with Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, to his right, and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, to his left, along with members of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo Committee.
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt...
Bigger, brighter, fresher: Cullman County Fair officially open
The 2018 Cullman County Fair opened Thursday. The fair will run through Saturday, Oct. 13. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Thursday afternoon, the 2018 Cullman County Fair opened with a ribbon cutting at the main gate, as a crowd of visitors...
Seniors enjoy bingo, music and more at packed Oktoberfest event
Members of the Irondale Senior Activity Center pose for a photo at Thursday's Cullman Oktoberfest Senior Day. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Seniors from Cullman and throughout the area came out Thursday for the annual Oktoberfest Senior Day. Terry Cavanagh and the...
Pedestrian hit by 18-wheeler on Hwy. 278 W in Cullman
A pedestrian was hit by this 18-wheeler Thursday night on U.S. Highway 278 W in Cullman. (Courtesy of the Cullman Police Department)
Updated 10-4-18 10:33 p.m.
CULLMAN - A pedestrian was hit by an 18-wheeler on U.S. Highway 278 West near Johnny's Bar-B-Q Thursday evening. The...
Cullman Police: 5 arrested on drug charges in 4 separate cases
Left to right, top, then bottom: Trevor Nunnery, Sarah Rose Adcock, Mikayla Delaine Burleson, Millard Terry Kendrick III and Kathryn Marie Scoggins. The last photo shows items recovered from the Kendrick/Scoggins arrests. (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) released details Thursday...
Fair queen pageant set for Oct. 9
(Top row, left to right) Chrissi Smith, Good Hope; Caty Hoffpauir, West Point; Angelina Wallis, Fairview; Desmarie Moore, Cold Springs; (Bottom row, left to right) Allbany Douglas, Vinemont; Abigail Long, Hanceville; Eryn Rainwater, Cullman; Lili Harris, Holly Pond (Cullman County Fair Association)
CULLMAN - The...
Arrest reports: Oct. 1-3, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 1-3, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Oct. 1, 2018
Bryan, Alan Lavon, 46
FTA- illegal possession of prescription medicine
Christiansen, Joseph Wayne, 32
GJ- third-degree...
Academy Sports not coming to Cullman
CULLMAN - Academy Sports + Outdoors will not build a store in Cullman. The company cited a change in national corporate strategy as the reason for the decision.
“We are disappointed that Academy ultimately decided not to pursue a store in Cullman. We put our...
4 Cullman County youth bring home awards from Alabama National Fair Livestock Show
Austin Alexander of Cullman County won Charolais Division Grand Champion Heifer at the 2018 Youth Beef Cattle Show in Montgomery Sept. 30. Contest judge was Barb Ohlrichs of Norfolk, Nebraska. Alexander is pictured with Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell.
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Farmers...
Pet of the Week: Help Delta find her forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Delta is almost a year old and no one quite knows what she is, beyond “sweet” and a “kindhearted soul!”
“Rumor has it,” said Ruttkay, “she's a...
64th annual Cullman County Fair starts today
This year’s Ferris wheel (Photo courtesy of the Cullman Lions Club)
CULLMAN - The smells of cotton candy, funnel cakes and caramel apples…the bright lights and sounds of the midway…the 64th annual Cullman County Fair opens today, Thursday, Oct. 4 and will run through the...
OKTOBERFEST 2018: The keg is tapped!
Miss Oktoberfest 2018, Emma Pierce of St. Bernard Prep School (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Wednesday evening, Cullman took a few minutes to focus its attention on the Festhalle, as the city officially opened its Oktoberfest celebration with the tapping of...
Yum! Frios Pops debuts new flavor from official Oktoberfest brew
2018 Burgermeister Ben Harrison, left, and 2017 Burgermeister John Dean, right toasted with their Dunkel Pops at Wednesday night’s Oktoberfest opening ceremony. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - In time for Oktoberfest, Frios Gourmet Pops has teamed up with Goat Island Brewing to...
Scholars’ Bowl Scoreboard: Oct. 2 middle school matches
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from Tuesday’s middle school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State.
Round one
Cold Springs 200, Parkside 110
Fairview 230, Holly Pond 95
Vinemont 270, Good Hope 70
Harmony 160, Hanceville 130
Round two
Holly Pond 165, Parkside 80
Vinemont 265, Hanceville 85
Harmony 155, Cold Springs 55
Fairview 95,...
Cullman woman facing charges in train, SUV collision
The wrecked SUV of Nicole Douglas, who drove the vehicle in front of a train Tuesday evening. (Courtesy of the Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - More details emerged Wednesday about the events leading up to the Tuesday evening collision between an SUV and a train...
Arrest reports: Oct. 2, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 2, 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
Simmons, Felicia P., 31
possession of drug paraphernalia
Smith, Shara L., 46
fourth-degree theft of...
2018 Cullman Oktoberfest schedule of events- Wednesday, Oct. 3
Cullman Oktoberfest events are going on now, but festivities officially kick off tonight at 6 p.m. with the opening ceremony. Below is the schedule of events for Wednesday, Oct. 3.
*Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at Festhalle Platz, 209 First Ave. NE. The...
More details emerge in train, SUV collision
Emergency personnel on the scene where an SUV and train collided on County Road 715 Tuesday evening (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
LATEST UPDATE HERE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/03/cullman-woman-facing-charges-train-suv-collision
CULLMAN - More details are emerging about the events leading up to the Tuesday evening collision between an SUV...
Ugandan Kids Choir to perform Oct. 11 at Wallace State
Members of the Ugandan Kids Choir
HANCEVILLE – The Ugandan Kids Choir, a group of 10 talented Ugandan children, will be performing at Wallace State Community College on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m., in the Recital Hall of the Burrow Center for the Fine...
Cullman Economic Development Agency wins 2 international awards for recent projects
Cullman Economic Development Director Dale Greer (Tribune file photo)
ATLANTA - At the annual conference of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in Atlanta on Tuesday, the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) received gold and silver awards for two of its recent industry retention projects:...
1 injured in SUV, train collision
Emergency personnel on the scene where an SUV and train collided on County Road 715 Tuesday evening (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - One person was injured when an SUV collided with a train Tuesday evening. The incident happened just before 8 p.m....
Arrest reports: Oct. 1, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 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
Sloan, Britney C., 32
attempting to elude
obstructing government operations
second-degree possession of a forged...
Wallace State’s Kathy Buckelew selected to represent ACCS on committee
Kathy Buckelew
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College English Instructor Kathy Buckelew has been selected by Chancellor Jimmy Baker to represent the Alabama Community College System on the Area I and II Academic Committee — English, Literature and Fine Arts of the Articulation and General...
Harrison celebrates family heritage as 2018 burgermeister
On Monday afternoon, Harrison stopped by Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs’ office long enough to grab a selfie with Jacobs’ administrative assistant Leanne West. (Photo courtesy Leanne West)
CULLMAN - For Cullman Regional Airport General Manager Ben Harrison, being named the 2018 Cullman Oktoberfest Burgermeister isn’t...
Miss Cullman Area Pageant fills shelves of Curt’s Closet
Ashley Wilson embraces community service winner Molly Anne Lindsey, who brought in 786 donated items for Curt’s Closet. (Photo courtesy Alabama Pageants)
CULLMAN - If you think beauty pageants are just about makeup, hairspray and posing, read on. A pageant here in Cullman County has...
Victim Services of Cullman welcomes October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
CULLMAN - Victim Services of Cullman welcomes October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner...
Cullman council passes $102M FY 2019 budget; city prosecutor, engineer named
On Monday evening, the council got a special visit from 2018 Oktoberfest Burgermeister Ben Harrison (center). (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, with the deadline right in front of it, the Cullman City Council passed its fiscal year 2019 budget...
Cullman veteran, educator, Oktoberfest organizer James Swofford passes away
James L. Swofford
CULLMAN - Cullman veteran, educator and Oktoberfest organizer James L. Swofford passed away on Saturday. Below is Mr. Swofford's obituary from Moss Service Funeral Home.
June 26, 1920 – September 29, 2018
James Lee Swofford, age 98, passed away Saturday, Sept. 29 at Cullman...
High-speed chase in Cullman ends in arrest of 2, discovery of longtime forgery operation
Brittney Sloan, left; Nakeishia Briggs, right (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - A high-speed chase down Alabama Highway 157 in the early morning hours of Monday, Oct. 1 ended in the arrests of two Huntsville women and the discovery of a longtime forgery operation.
Cullman Police Department...
Arrest reports: Sept. 27-30, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 27-30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018
Bennefield, Jeremy Alvis, 36
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
unlawful possession of...
Colony ready to enroll food pantry recipients; volunteers needed
Colony’s Educational Complex will house the Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry and will host volunteer training this Saturday. (Tribune file photo)
COLONY - On Sunday, the Town Of Colony issued the following notice:
Carpenter’s Cabinet of Colony
Food Pantry and Community Resource Center
Applications for the food pantry located...
Exotic pet expo points to increasing interest in Cullman area
A young visitor gets up close and personal with a ferret available from an exotic pet rescue service. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Saturday, with competition from multiple community events and the southern fall mainstay college football, Cullmanites still turned out...
5 Cullman area students earn degrees from the University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA - The University of Alabama awarded some 1,342 degrees during its summer commencement on Aug. 4.
Cullman-area graduates included:
Traci Janan Blalock, of Hanceville, Master of Social Work
Keaton M. Dean, of Vinemont, BS in Chemical Engineering
Josey Hardman, of Cullman, Bachelor of Arts
Lucas Johnson, of Falkville,...
Cullman Middle School earns Blue Ribbon Lighthouse Award
Cullman Middle School (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman Middle School (CMS) has earned the Blue Ribbon Lighthouse Award from Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Inc. (BRSE).
CMS Principal Lane Hill told The Tribune, “Last year, toward the end of the school year,...
Citizens Bank hosts tailgate party
Cullman’s Citizens Bank on Second Avenue hosted a tailgate party for the community on Friday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Citizens Bank and Trust held a tailgate party Friday afternoon for the customers and the community. The bank grilled out hotdogs and...
United Way launches ‘Women United’ network
Attendees at the Women United kick-off learn dance moves at Loft 212 Thursday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The United Way of Cullman County’s Young Professionals Board invited everyone to a put up their boots and dance the night away at the...
Girl Scout Troop 30507 hosts special guest
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Ryan Fortenberry visited Girl Scout Troop 30507 at Longview Church in Vinemont Thursday night. He explained the dangers of strangers, gave tips on how the girls can stay safe in public and answered many questions from the girls as...
Inmate found dead at Cullman County Detention Center; no foul play suspected
An inmate was found dead at the Cullman County Detention Center early Friday morning.* (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - An inmate at the Cullman County Detention Center was found deceased during the early morning hours of Friday Sept. 28, according to a media release from...
Hanceville mayor speaks out about marijuana arrests
HANCEVILLE - At the Hanceville City Council meeting Thursday evening, after Police Chief Bob Long reported on recent drug arrests in the area, Mayor Kenneth Nail took a moment to respond to several people who had used social media comment threads attached to local...
Arrest reports: Sept. 27, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 27, 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
Lynn, Dalton L., 27
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
possession of...
Hanceville passes $4M FY2019 budget, including 5% pay raise for City employees
Hanceville High School fishing team coach James Woods requests renewal of council support for his program at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. (W.C Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council approved its fiscal year 2019 budget in...
Hanceville passes $4M FY2019 budget, including 5% pay raise for City employees
Hanceville High School fishing team coach James Woods requests renewal of council support for his program at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. (W.C Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council approved its fiscal year 2019 budget in...
8 fun things to do Friday and Saturday
Here are a few events going on around town this weekend.
Friday, Sept. 28
Citizens Spirit Pregame Tailgate Party
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Citizens Bank, 223 Second Ave. SE
-food, fun and football
-Giveaways include two Coleman stadium seats and a Yeti Hopper cooler
Happy Homes Real Estate Community Appreciation Event
6:30-10 p.m.
Cullman...
Benedictine monk at St. Bernard publishes first book
(Left) The cover of Br. Benedict Dyar’s (right) book (St. Bernard)
CULLMAN - Mornings at St. Bernard Abbey are filled with early morning prayers, breakfast and monastic chores. For one Benedictine monk his chores are off to the kitchen to get started with the daily...
2018 Cullman County Fair Parade Saturday
The Cullman Police Department Honor Guard leads the 2017 Cullman County Fair Parade (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Fair Parade will take place this Saturday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. The parade route, along U.S. Highway 31, starts at First Baptist...
Arrest reports: Sept. 24-26, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 24-26, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Sept. 24, 2018
Barnett, Christian Davis, 22
public intoxication
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Black, Robert Lee, 34
possession...
Bring on the bands! 35th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition this Saturday night
The Cullman High School Band practices its halftime show this week. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - “It’s Band Exhibition week!” Cullman High School Director of Bands Christopher Smith excitedly shouted to the Bearcat marching band at one of its rehearsals this week....
Bring on the bands! 35th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition this Saturday night
The Cullman High School Band practices its halftime show this week. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - “It’s Band Exhibition week!” Cullman High School Director of Bands Christopher Smith excitedly shouted to the Bearcat marching band at one of its rehearsals this week....
Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center recognized for excellence
The staff of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center pose for a photo. (Courtesy of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center)
HANCEVILLE - Each year, nursing homes undergo a recertification visit. The visit is unannounced to the facilities, and the surveys are extensive. Hanceville Nursing & Rehab...
WSCC welding student Jacob Humphrey among select company contending for spot at WorldSkills Competition
Jacob Humphrey is a sophomore welding student at Wallace State.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State welding student Jacob Humphrey knows what it takes to be a state SkillsUSA champion. He’s now attempting to be among the top six students in the United States to qualify for...
Scholars’ Bowl scoreboard: middle schools kick off season
West Point Middle School’s scholars were big winners. L-R: Ryan Hancock, John-Davis Yovino, Eli Taylor, Brodie Henry, Abigail Roy, Judd Douglas, Kaleb Perry. (Photo courtesy of John Roy)
HANCEVILLE - On Tuesday, Cullman area middle schools kicked off their 2018-19 Scholars’ Bowl season with matches...
Arrest reports: Sept. 25, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 25, 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
Farr, Jessica A., 40
FTA- third-degree theft of property
Hanceville Police Department
No report provided.
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Doug Doggett Jewelers burglarized
CULLMAN - Cullman’s Doug Doggett Jewelers was burglarized early Wednesday morning, confirmed investigators with the Cullman Police Department.
CPD Lt. Gene Bates said a “large amount” of merchandise was taken.
Owner Deanna Doggett Millican stated that the burglary, the first in the store’s 36 years, happened...
Benefactors Day celebrated at St. Bernard
Left to right: Deacon Tim Vaughn, Most Rev. John M. Quinn, D.D., Most Rev. Robert J. Baker, S.T.D. and Abbot Cletus Meagher, OSB
CULLMAN - The monks of St. Bernard Abbey and their guests assembled on the 127th anniversary of the Abbey’s founding to celebrate their...
‘Nightmare on Old 69’ to depict real-life horrors of drug addiction
GOOD HOPE - Many groups put on horror houses in the days and weeks leading up to Halloween, but Church 212 has decided this year to get really frightening by depicting the real-life horror of drug addiction based on the experiences of actual victims...
Colony preparing to open food pantry, volunteer training planned; fundraisers for pantry, senior center
Council members Ethel Alexander and James Ashford model T-shirts being sold to raise funds for area senior programs. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council had a light agenda, giving a first reading to a resolution to...
Fairview Elementary receives flags flown over U.S., Alabama Capitols
Back row, left to right: Carson Clark, Marty Hardman, Larry Arrington, Randall Shedd; Front row, left to right: Presli Martin, Mali Gregory, Kaylyn Redding, Kolton Redding and Bryton Gardner (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRIVEW - Fairview Elementary welcomed some important visitors Tuesday morning...
Official Cullman Oktoberfest beer from Goat Island wins silver, national attention at Great American Beer Festival
Goat Island Brewing's Duck River Dunkel won silver at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver late last week. (Photos courtesy of Goat Island Brewing)
CULLMAN - Over the past weekend, Cullman’s Goat Island Brewing, which has won numerous state awards for its various beers,...
Good Hope approves FY 2019 budget, 3% pay raise for City employees
Left to right: Susan Eller, Maxie Jones and John Harris (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - Changes in sewer rates and the FY 2019 budget were the main topics Monday evening at the Good Hope City Council meeting.
Mayor Jerry Bartlett and the...
Arrest reports: Sept. 24, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 24, 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
Martin, Dakota J., 18
third-degree criminal mischief (2 counts)
Weaver, Coty L., 28
unlawful breaking...
Cullman County passes $57.8M FY 2019 budget
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Chairman Kenneth Walker and Commissioner Garry Marchman (Wendy Sack for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday passed its FY 219 budget. The $57.8 million budget includes a 3.14 percent step pay increase for all...
Cullman City Council celebrates local people, causes, hears proposal for e-cigarette, vaping regulations
Council President Jenny Folsom, right, presents Wallace State Director of Adult Education Cynthia Arrington a proclamation naming Sept. 23-29 Adult Literacy Week in Cullman. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council would have had almost nothing to...
Wallace State recognizing Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is recognizing Sept. 23-29 as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. The week is held during National Literacy Month and raises public awareness about the need for and value of adult education and family literacy.
The goal is to...
