Alabama AG Marshall: Alabama Attorney General’s Office to prosecute Riverchase Galleria shootings cases
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (video image courtesy of The Tribune's Birmingham news partner, WVTM 13)
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced during a press conference Thursday morning that his office will assume the prosecution of the November 22, 2018, shootings of E.J....
Ivey awards $3.1M to assist low-income residents
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the award of grants totaling $3.1 million for programs that help low-income residents take steps to secure gainful employment and improve their quality of life. Community Action Partnership of North Alabama Inc., which serves Cullman, Lawrence...
Farm Bill passage provides certainty for farmers
MONTGOMERY - Final passage of a five-year farm bill by Congress today (Dec. 12, 2018) was welcome news for Alabama farmers eager to prepare for the 2019 crop year.
The House of Representatives approved the bipartisan legislation by a 369-47 vote, following Senate passage on...
Wreaths Across America: Organization brings veterans’ memorial program to Wal-Mart Distribution in Cullman
Both military veterans, Wal-Mart drivers Homer “Junior” Twilley and brother Allen Twilley wait to start their leg of the wreaths’ journey to the National Cemetery in Houston. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Wednesday afternoon, a pair of Wal-Mart Transportation rigs arrived...
Makers Market returns to Festhalle this Saturday
Photo courtesy of Makers Market on Facebook
CULLMAN - The second annual Makers Market is coming to Cullman’s Festhalle this Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.. Event founder Elizabeth McDowell calls it “the last-minute procrastination market.” With no other craft shows or football this...
Cullman man acquitted in 2016 murder in Phelan
Windell Joe Campbell was acquitted in a Cullman County court on Wednesday. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman County man denied his motion for immunity, or “stand your ground hearing,” last Friday by Cullman County Circuit Judge Martha Williams, on Wednesday was found...
1 person killed in wreck near Jones Chapel
Photo courtesy of ALEA
Updated 12-12-18 at 10:47 p.m.
JONES CHAPEL - One person was killed in a single-vehicle wreck at County Road 1114 and County Road 1092 near Jones Chapel Wednesday afternoon.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said David Anthony Smith, 54, of Vinemont was...
AG Marshall issues updated CBD guidance to reflect Congressional action on Farm Bill
Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall / Image source: WVTM 13
MONTGOMERY - The United States Congress on Wednesday passed the $867 billion Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (the U.S. Farm Bill), which, among other things, legalizes the production of hemp, a form of cannabis with...
Arrests reported on Dec. 12, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 12, 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
Morton, Alexander S., 19
FTA- fourth-degree theft of property
Watson, James M., 43
FTA- driving...
Courthouse elevators to be replaced
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its last meeting of the year Tuesday morning, approving a bid for the replacement of the decades-old elevators in the Cullman County Courthouse.
Team Elevator, LLC out of Birmingham was awarded the job, after submitting...
(VIDEO) Welti Elementary School Christmas Program
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Holly Pond celebrates season with luminaries, Christmas cards
Luminaries and U.S. flags line the walkway to the water at Holly Pond’s Governor's Park Tuesday night. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Civitan Club, community members and officials from the Town of Holly Pond braved the cold temperatures...
Goat Island Brewing undergoing 3rd expansion in 3 years
More than 1,000 square feet of Goat Island Brewing’s floor had to be taken up to put in a new reinforced floor with drainage for the new equipment. (Photo courtesy Mike Mullaney)
CULLMAN - Goat Island Brewing, Cullman’s hometown brewery, known for its revival of...
Arrests reported on Dec. 11, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 11, 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
Thompson, Dustin C., 32
FTA- speeding
FTA- driving while suspended
FTA- insurance violation
Anders, Shaun D.,...
‘A once in a lifetime kind of experience’: Cullman High coach spends week training in Spain
Cullman High School Girls Soccer Coach Jacob Brown (left) with TOVO Academy Founder Todd Beane (right) in Spain last week. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Brown)
SITGES, SPAIN – However interesting you think your last week was, it probably wasn’t as interesting as Jacob Brown’s. The...
Pet of the Week: Sweet, sweet Lucille
Can you say no to this face?
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is celebrating four adoptions in the last week and hopes to keep the positive trend going. Volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Lucille is a bull mix...
City recognizes employees; Royal Technologies tax abatement adjusted
Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, CPD Office Manager Debbie James and Cullman City Councilman Andy Page at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Debbie James, at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting, was recognized for five years of...
Hanceville woman killed, 2 injured, in wreck on Cherokee Ave. in Cullman
Updated 12-10-18 10:47 p.m.
CULLMAN - One person was killed and two injured in a two-vehicle crash at Cherokee Avenue and 24th Street (just south of the National Guard armory) Monday evening. The fatality victim was identified by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick as...
Man from Arab charged in Cullman with sexual abuse of child; Hanceville man facing SORNA charges
Justin Anthony Jeffries, Jr., left; Jason Lynn Cloud, right (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Two men were arrested recently by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) for sex crimes; the two cases are separate and not related.
Justin Anthony Jeffries Jr., 25, of Arab, has...
Arrests reported on Dec. 10, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 10, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Dec. 6 to Sunday, Dec. 9
Ayers, Claude Earnest II, 41
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree assault
Baird, Brandon...
Food for Fines Program happening now at Cullman Library
CULLMAN - The Cullman Public Library’s Food for Fines Program is going on now through Saturday, Dec. 15.
The library is accepting non-perishable food items to clear fines on delinquent bills and overdue books. This program does not apply to lost materials. All food collected...
Elks share Christmas cheer with area kids
Santa Claus and Cullman Elks Exalted Ruler Dale Ball pose for a photo Sunday at the Elks Lodge’s annual Christmas party. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Santa Claus visited the Cullman Elks Lodge Sunday afternoon to the delight of children attending the...
2018 Sheriff’s Rodeo likely a record-setter
Dusty the Rodeo Clown poses with some young fans Saturday night at the 2018 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT - For three straight days, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo filled...
Enjoy the holiday season with fire safety in mind
QUINCY, Mass. – Festive meals, flickering lights and holiday decorations are all hallmarks of the holiday season. However, Christmas trees, candles, electrical decorations and cooking all contribute to an increased number of home fires during December, making it one of the leading months for...
Gov. Ivey awards $6.3M to help crime victims statewide
Tribune file photo
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the award of a $6.3 million grant to support crime victims, as they navigate the criminal justice system.
The grant was awarded to the Alabama Office of Prosecution Services to provide 88 certified victim service...
Cullman Regional to host Photos with Santa Dec. 15
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is excited to host a free Photos with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 8-11 a.m. Children can visit with Santa and have their photos made. Refreshments will be provided, including candy canes, cookies and hot chocolate.
The Photos with...
Cullman man denied ‘stand your ground’ defense in 2016 murder
Windell Joe Campbell was denied his motion for a “stand your ground” defense in a Cullman County court on Friday. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman County man will stand trial for murder, after his motion for immunity, or “stand your ground hearing,”...
CHS Theatre presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’: 2nd show tonight at 7
The dread pirate Black Stache (Graffin Shaddrix) attempts to recruit Peter (Atticus Phillips) to join his crew. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Friday, Cullman High School Theatre (CHST) premiered its award-winning production of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” the story of a...
Richard Jerome Burkett Memorial Scholarship established at Wallace State
Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics with Mike Burkett, whose family established the Richard Jerome Burkett Memorial Scholarship.
HANCEVILLE - The family of the late Richard Jerome Burkett has created a memorial scholarship in his honor at Wallace State Community College, providing an...
Christmas helpers: Good Hope’s Nexan Building Products plays Santa for area children
Left to right: Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope; James Bates, Jacob Bailey, Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett; Nexan Office Manager Crystal Carpenter; Christy Gowens; and Good Hope Parks and Recreation Director Dana Dunagan (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - Giving back to its...
Meet Erica York, Cullman’s first city engineer
Cullman City Engineer Erica York with her husband Austin and son Jack (contributed)
CULLMAN - Erica York has been on the job for less than a month and has “already made major contributions and been a great asset to Cullman,” according Cullman Economic Development Agency...
Cullman Regional’s Lights of Love held, honoring Dr. Robert Echols
Attendees gather outside Cullman Regional Thursday night at the annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Foundation hosted the annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Christmas Tree...
Vinemont History Day offers students glimpse of the past
Brian Lacy, of the Cullman Electric Cooperative, speaks to students at Friday’s Vinemont History Day at Vinemont Elementary School. (courtesy Kim Brown)
VINEMONT - In its eighth year, Vinemont Elementary School’s History Day was expanded this year, thanks to the state’s Bicentennial, the Alabama 200,...
‘This is big. Really big’: City of Cullman announces $14M grant to complete Hwy. 157 4-lane project
Alabama Highway 157’s “bridges to nowhere” in Cullman will soon have somewhere to go; road construction is slated to begin in 2019. The City of Cullman on Friday morning announced that it has been awarded a $14 million BUILD Grant to complete the widening...
Special needs event kicks off 2018 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo
Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputy Shane Chambers gives a wagonful of attendees a ride at Thursday’s special needs rodeo at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry often refers to it as the “heart...
Arrests reported on Dec. 6, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 6, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Dec. 3
Baker, Carter Ray, 56
switched tag
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Barrett, Tera, 33
third-degree domestic violence-...
Cullman County Schools students reaching out to help kids in need
Harmony Principal Kevin Sullins prepares to receive donations for Kids Loving Kids. (Photo courtesy Regina Maske)
CULLMAN COUNTY - “Kids Loving Kids” (KLK) a charity program that gives young people the opportunity to help out peers in need, has needs of its own this Christmas...
Fairview students use Christmas program to give back to community
Fairview Elementary School’s second-grade class performed its Christmas program, “Christmas Shoes,” on Tuesday, collecting almost 500 pairs of shoes for those in need. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - Fairview Elementary School second graders on Tuesday performed their “Christmas Shoes” music program in...
Happy 100th birthday, Dorothy Carroll Henderson!
Photo courtesy of Sara McKoy
Dorothy Carroll Henderson celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 2 with family and friends at Woodland Center, Cullman. Pictured seated with Mrs. Henderson (left) is Sharon Bates, Daphne, AL, granddaughter; standing are: Galt Bates, Dallas, TX, great grandson; Penny...
Cullman overhauling subdivision regulations, zoning ordinances
The City of Cullman is updating its subdivision regulations and zoning ordinances, originally put in place in the 1980s. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - In October, the City of Cullman undertook a year-long project to make a major update to its subdivision regulations and zoning...
Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments raises $8K for area children
CULLMAN COUNTY - After raising approximately $8,000 at its 10th annual charity golf tournament in October, the Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments has begun to use that money for underprivileged children in the area. The names of 40 children in the Cullman...
News from the Cullman County Bosom Buddies
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc. Board Member Judy Watts accepts an $1,800 donation from Bill Smith Buick-GMC General Manager Andy Cole.
Celebration Dinner
The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc., with the support with the support of local sponsors, recently invited survivors and guests to...
Arrests reported on Dec. 5, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 5, 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
Tuesday, Dec. 4
Gomer, Michael S., 32
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled...
Annual Audubon Cullman Christmas Bird Count set for Dec. 16
Photo courtesy of www.AlabamaBirdingTrails.com
At a glance:
--National Audubon Society Annual Cullman Christmas Bird Count
--Sunday, Dec. 16, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
--Meet at Culpepper Real Estate, 601 Seventh Ave. SW at 6:30 a.m. and noon
--Finish at Karma’s Coffee House, 103 First Ave. NE at 5 p.m.
--Bring...
Arrests reported on Dec. 4, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 4, 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
Monday, Dec. 3
Duckett, Morgan A., 24
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Bryan, Jeffrey A.,...
Victoria’s Hope helping families for Christmas
The Victoria’s Hope Santa Workshop took place Saturday at the Valley Grove Community Center. Families in need were provided a private opportunity to pick out toys and gifts for the holidays. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
DODGE CITY - The Victoria’s Hope Santa Workshop...
Cullman’s Pilot Light Home in need of house parents
CULLMAN - Pilot Light Home, a program of Pilot Club of Cullman, a local chapter of Pilot International, has for three decades offered shelter to children in crisis. Today, though, the home faces a crisis of its own: it is temporarily closed due to...
Holly Pond makes final decision on rumble strips
The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night voted to leave rumble strips in place on Brooklyn Road. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND – After months of discussion and modifications, the Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night made a final decision...
We woof you a meowy Christmas!
Left to right: Publix Manager Brad Boshell, Sgt. Chris Westmoreland and Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The dogs and cats at the Cullman County Animal Shelter received an early Christmas gift Monday thanks to Publix...
2nd annual Help Us Help Animals Pet Supply Drive happening now!
The goal this year is to again fill up the area around the Christmas tree at The Cullman Tribune office with donations for the Cullman County Animal Shelter and Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association (CAAWA). (Dustin Isom for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman...
Baileyton tables bid for new town hall construction
The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night decided to table a bid received for construction of the new town hall until negotiations can take place and a breakdown of the bid is obtained. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton...
Arrests reported on Dec. 3, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 3, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Nov. 29
Cloud, Jason Lynn, 40
display obscene material minor
failure to provide registration information SORNA
failure to register/establish...
Emma Wright crowned Miss Wallace State 2019
Miss Wallace State 2019 Emma Wright, left, Miss Alabama Callie Walker, Miss North Alabama Outstanding Teen 2019 Isabella Allred
HANCEVILLE - Emma Wright of Blountsville was crowned Miss Wallace State 2019 on Sunday, Dec. 2, Wallace State Community College.
Wright, 18, is the daughter of Rob...
WSCC welding student Jacob Humphrey participates in 2nd round of AWS/SkillsUSA world competition this week
Wallace State student Jacob Humphrey will compete this week in the second round of the American Welding Society/Skills USA world competition.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State welding student Jacob Humphrey is ready for the second round of the American Welding Society/SkillsUSA world competition. Humphrey is among...
Curt’s Closet receives 114 pairs of shoes from 1 creative donor
Some of the shoes donated recently to Curt’s Closet (Photo courtesy Ashley Wilson)
CULLMAN - Curt’s Closet, the Cullman charity clothing boutique founded by Ashley Wilson in memory of her son Curtis Wilson, is holding a shoe drive through Dec. 18, with a goal of...
22 Cullman County Schools receive Blue Ribbon awards at national conference
Good Hope Primary School Reading Specialist Cindy Bailey, Principal Tonya Cupp and Math Coach Kristi Barnette are interviewed about their achievements at the school at the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence National Conference in Orlando. (Photo courtesy Shane Barnette)
ORLANDO, Fla. - This past week, Cullman...
Making wise choices: Judges visit schools to promote good decision making
Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas keeps a photo of a critically ill baby of a drug user, a woman who was before him in court, to remind him of the dangers of drugs and the importance of reaching kids before they make dangerous decisions. (W.C....
West Point opens AL 157 turn lane, welcomes Dale’s Market
West Point’s new Dale’s Market, as well as the new Alabama Highway 157 turn lane are now officially open, following a ceremony on Friday with Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, store owner Greg Black and a number of city and county officials. (Christy Perry for The...
Holly Market continues Saturday at civic center
This year’s Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show has the Cullman Civic Center packed with loads of holiday vendors. The show continues Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show 2018...
Wallace State, Mercedes-Benz begin tech co-op partnership
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) Vice President Rolf Wrona shakes hands with Wallace State Community President Dr. Vicki Karolewics Friday at the college, as Wallace State’s Dean of Applied Technologies, Jimmy Hodges, looks on. Wallace State has formed a new partnership with Mercedes-Benz and its...
Arrests reported on Nov. 30, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 30, 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
Thursday, Nov. 29
Thomas, Denzil J., 51
third-degree criminal trespassing
indecent expo sure (2 counts)
Brown, Hannah...
2 local groups receive $12K from Angling for Autism Bass Tournament
Photo by Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune
CULLMAN - Two local groups were presented with a check for $12,000 Thursday at New Life Church. The Cullman Autism & Special Needs Family Support Group and Flourish of Cullman, Inc. received $6,000 each- proceeds from the...
1958-2018: Cullman Regional Airport celebrates 60 years of service on Nov. 30
The Cullman Regional Airport’s 60th anniversary celebration logo, designed with help from staff at Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism
CULLMAN - On Friday, Nov. 30, Cullman Regional Airport marks 60 years of service to the Cullman community. When the airport opened in 1958, the...
Man arrested in Kentucky for bomb threats made to West Point Schools, Yutaka Technologies in Cullman
John Allen York (older mugshot from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
Editor's note: The suspect has been charged by the Cullman County Sheriff's Office for the threat to West Point Schools; charges for the Yutaka threat will be from the Cullman Police Department.
SEBREE, Ky. -...
Wallace State to debut geospatial technology degree in spring 2019 semester
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College is unveiling a new geospatial technology degree during the Spring 2019 semester.
Prospective students interested in the degree can earn a geospatial technology associate in applied science degree or a short-term certificate in the field.
“This is a multi-discipline degree....
Arrests reported on Nov. 29, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 29, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Nov. 26
Calvert, Chaulka Charles, 42
FTA- public intoxication
Crenshaw, Ashley Renee, 27
FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Decker,...
ALEA: SBI makes arrest in Thanksgiving shooting incident at Riverchase Galleria
Erron Martez Dequan Brown (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office/WVTM 13)
The Cullman Tribune's Birmingham news partner, WVTM 13, is reporting that the suspect in the Thanksgiving night shooting at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover has been arrested. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has just release...
County awards bids for long-awaited roof repairs at jail, sheriff’s office
Shortly after the March 19 hailstorm, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama and his wife Caroline toured the CCSO facility with Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little to inspect damage. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - This week, more than eight months after...
Bomb threats at West Point Schools, Yutaka Technologies
LATEST UPDATE: Suspect in custody in Kentucky: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/11/29/man-arrested-kentucky-bomb-threats-made-west-point-schools-yutaka-technologies
Updated 11-29-18 at 11:38 a.m.
CULLMAN - Two bomb threats were made in Cullman County Thursday morning, one at West Point Schools and the other at Yutaka Technologies in Cullman. Nothing was found at either location.
Investigators with the...
Get Christmas crafty: annual Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show this Friday and Saturday at the Cullman Civic Center
More than 80 vendors sold their wares at the 2017 Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show at the Cullman Civic Center. This year’s market is Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - A sure sign that the holiday season has...
Miss Wallace State 2019 to be crowned Sunday, Dec. 2
Top row, left to right: Candra Cornelius, Emily Dia, Charis Freeman, Caroline Grimes; second row, left to right: Lacey Johnson, Rebecca McAnnallay, Audrey McMickens, Sydney Newton; third row, left to right: Emilie Northern, Mattie Putman, Anna-Kaitlyn Shea, Kirsten Wolfe; bottom row: Emma Wright
HANCEVILLE -...
Hanceville council honors WSCC cross country teams
Wallace State Cross Country Assistant Coach Tony Crider, Head Coach Stan Narewski, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Dr. Ryan Smith pose for a photo at Tuesday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting, where the college’s cross country teams were recognized. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE...
Arrests reported on Nov. 28, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 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
Tuesday, Nov. 27
Williams, Emma R., 44
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled...
29th annual Cullman County Christmas Parade this Sunday, Dec. 2
Parade participants from the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament smile at the camera during last year's Cullman County Christmas Parade. This year's parade is this Sunday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. (Tribune file photo)
HANCEVILLE - The 29th annual Cullman County Christmas Parade, hosted...
CCCDC, new commissioners award community grants
Commissioners Joe Golden, Champ Crocker and Bradley Williams try out virtual reality goggles as teachers from Cold Springs Elementary School make a request for similar equipment for their school. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the newest edition of the...
Vinemont family shares Christmas spirit, lights with community
Members of the Parker family in Vinemont pose for a photo. The family will put on The Parker Christmas Light Show for the fourth year in row beginning this Friday. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT – Inspired by Christmas light displays seen in...
Annual Christmas Tour of Homes this weekend
The Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes will take place this Sunday, Dec. 2, from 1-5 p.m. Shown is a mantle decorated for a previous year’s tour. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - The Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes...
Arrests reported on Nov. 27, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 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
Monday, Nov. 26
Crenshaw, Ashley R., 27
possession of drug paraphernalia
Smith, James T., 56
second-degree...
BREAKING NEWS: Plunkett out as Cullman coach
Coach Matt Plunkett (Cullman Tribune file photo)
Updated 11-27-18 3 p.m.
CULLMAN - Matt Plunkett, head coach of the Cullman High School Bearcat football team for less than a year, has resigned, confirmed multiple sources Tuesday.
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson said in a statement,...
Good Hope Middle School robotics team gets boost from city
Members of the Good Hope Middle School robotics team pose with their sponsor Rebecca McSpadden and members of the Good Hope City Council Monday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Middle School robotics team got a boost from...
Black bear struck by vehicle on U.S. 278 in Brooksville
Brooksville resident Jamie Pettit, who helped state wildlife officials load the bear for transport, shows the size of its paw. (Photo courtesy Jamie Pettit)
BROOKSVILLE - On Sunday evening, a black bear was struck by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 278, just across the Blount...
City awards contract for next phase of downtown street improvement
The Cullman City Council, seen on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved a bid from Powe General Contracting, LLC for the downtown streetscape Phase V project, in the amount of $359,036.25. The...
White City family loses home to fire
A Johnson's Crossing firefighter looks on, as the blaze burns three hours after the original call at approximately 5:45 p.m. Monday evening. One person was injured in the fire, which destroyed a family's home. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 11-28-18 10:42 p.m.
WHITE CITY...
Arrests reported 11-26-18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 26, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Nov. 19
Limbaugh, Oscar Brian, 44
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Maddux, John Lester, 53
possession of drug...
City of Hoover, Hoover PD issue joint statement on Galleria shooting death
Photo credit: Geoff Gottlieb
HOOVER - The City of Hoover and the Hoover Police Department issued a joint statement Monday morning regarding the officer-involved shooting at the Riverchase Galleria on Thanksgiving night that took the life of Emantic J. Bradford, Jr.
Below is that statement in...
Alexandria Gipson of Cullman featured in UA charity fashion show
Cullman’s Alexandria (Allie) Gipson, right, at Fashion for Life, the University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences' annual fashion show (courtesy of the University of Alabama)
TUSCALOOSA - Ten University of Alabama students' designs hit the runway in November as part of Fashion for...
No trivial matter: West Point Scholars’ Bowl Coach Lee Henry on skill, luck and winning
Lee Henry holds the $9,891.50 Givling check that made his bank suspicious. (Photo courtesy Lee Henry)
WEST POINT - Lee Henry, who teaches at West Point High School and coaches scholars’ bowl teams for both the high and middle schools, is proving that trivia need...
Wallace State Christmas Spectacular set for Dec. 6
Backed up by the Wallace State Jazz Band, Santa Claus and the Wallace State singers perform during the 2016 Christmas Spectacular. The 2018 Christmas Spectacular will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. Admission is free...
Fairview’s Emersyn Hadley crowned 2018 Tiny Miss Alabama
Emersyn Hadley (contributed by family)
FAIRVIEW - After reporting recently on the local winner of the recent Little Miss Alabama pageant, The Tribune discovered that the Cullman area has another winner! Emersyn Tate Hadley, age 4, daughter of Jed and Alyssa Hadley of Cullman County,...
Family of man killed by Hoover Police in Galleria shooting retains civil rights attorney
Emantic “EJ” Bradford (Ben Crump Law, PLLC)
(11-25-18 at 5:11 p.m.) Editor's note: The photo used in this story, received from Ben Crump Law, PLLC, shows the victim, Bradford, in U.S. Army uniform. On Sunday night, The Tribune received the following statement from U.S. Army...
Theft, possible robbery, at Dodge City Dollar General
Cullman County Sheriff's Office personnel on the scene at the Dollar General in Dodge City on Saturday (contributed)
Updated 11-24-18 at 9:59 p.m.
DODGE CITY - Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators on Saturday responded to the Dollar General store in Dodge City, where a suspect...
Commission on Aging: Take advantage of Medicare Part D Open Enrollment now
Carol Berry, left, speaks with Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Dusty Baker, right, about Medicare Part D Open Enrollment assistance, as well as the history of the commission and the different services it offers Cullman-area senior citizens. (Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County...
Christmas in Cullman: Parade, tree-lighting, concert and more coming Nov. 30
CULLMAN - With Thanksgiving behind us, we’re now into the Christmas season, and the City of Cullman and Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism (CP&R) are about to make it official with Christmas in Cullman, the city’s annual Christmas parade up First Avenue Southeast,...
West Point’s Jonah Blankenship graduates U.S. Air Force basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonah C. Blankenship graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Joey’s looking for his forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay has reported that Li'l Debbie, this week's official Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, has been quickly adopted! With the seat now vacant, we're holding a “special election,” and Ruttkay introduces us to a new...
Ivey proclaims Nov. 24 Small Business Saturday
Gov. Ivey signs the Small Business Saturday proclamation. Also pictured are L.D. Ralph, deputy district director, Alabama District, U.S. Small Business Administration; Charlotte Meadows, Alabama Small Business Commission; and Rosemary Elebash, NFIB/Alabama state director.
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation formally declaring...
20th annual Cullman County Sheriff’s Rodeo Dec. 7-8; Special Needs Rodeo Dec. 6
A professional rider attempts to rope a calf at 2017’s Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Three days of cowboy action are coming soon as the 20th annual Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo...
Arab student with Cullman County connections crowned Little Miss Alabama
Sophie Raine Henry, daughter of April Henry and West Point teacher/scholars’ bowl coach Lee Henry was recently crowned 2018 Little Miss Alabama. (Photo courtesy Lee Henry)
ARAB - Sophie Raine Henry of Arab, 9, a student at Brindlee Mountain Elementary and daughter of West Point...
Cullman PALS wins big at state Governor’s Awards
Cullman County Clean Campus first-place winner: Parkside School – Rhonda Van Zandt and April Smith (center) accept the award for the school.
CULLMAN - Cullman’s People Against a Littered State (PALS) won big this year at the state Governor’s Awards program, held Nov. 7...
Karma in Cullman takes Thanksgiving dinner where it’s needed
Health Science students from the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) helped set up and serve food during Karma in Cullman’s community Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Karma in Cullman, which held a community Thanksgiving meal in Gold Ridge...
