Fun weekend events
Here are a few events going on in the Cullman area this weekend. All events are on Saturday, Nov. 10, unless otherwise noted.
Turkey Shoot Fundraiser for Victim Services of Cullman, 7-11 a.m.
Victim Services of Cullman, Inc. will hold its inaugural Turkey Shoot at the...
ALEA to add digit to new driver’s license numbers beginning Dec. 1
Samples of new driver’s licenses (adult and minor)
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will soon add a digit to driver’s license numbers to accommodate the state’s growing population. Effective Dec. 1, 2018, all new driver’s licenses and non-driver IDs will contain eight-digit...
Arrest reports: Nov. 8, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 8, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Kent, Loyd J., 49
FTA- driving while suspended
Adamson, Michael D., 33
FTA- driving while...
Hanceville receives $25K anonymous donation for narcotics dog
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail looks through a display at Shawn Bennett, owner of Too You Nique in downtown Hanceville. The mayor, council and others visited downtown businesses after the Hanceville City Council meeting Thursday night. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville...
West Elementary students honor veterans at annual assembly
Students representing five branches of the United States military participate in a flag ceremony at West Elementary’s annual Veterans Day program Thursday. Shown, left to right are: Dylan Hastings, Tommy Herc, Ella Kate Lang, Delanie Stracener, Gavin Smelser and Lily Lambert. Guards, not pictured:...
Sacred Heart Spaghetti Supper and Turkey Bazaar this Saturday
Tribune file photo
The annual Spaghetti Supper and Turkey Bazaar will take place Saturday, Nov. 10 in the Family Life Center of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus of the Church, dinner starts at 5 p.m. and is $7.50...
(Updated) Volunteers gearing up for ‘Christmas Love’
Updated 11-12-18 12:16 p.m.
Editor's Note: This year’s Christmas Love program already has a full list of children and families and is taking no more applications; donations can be dropped off at the Cullman Caring for Kids office (402 Arnold St. NE Suite W-1 in...
Fairview’s Col. Fallin completes Appalachian Trail, raises almost $17K for children of fallen warriors
Col. Donald Fallin atop Mt. Katahdin, Maine, the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. (Photo courtesy Col. Donald Fallin)
FT. BRAGG, N.C. - In the latter part of October, The Tribune’s W.C. Mann received a simple two-word message from Fairview’s Col. Donald Fallin, who has...
Holly Jolly Christmas Vendor Expo Saturday at the Agriplex
The Holly Jolly Christmas Vendor Expo will take place this Saturday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the North Alabama Agriplex.
Vendors include:
Angel's Touch Massage
Blessings Cakes and Cupcakes
31 Bags
Plunder
Plexus
Rodan and Fields
Younique
Paparazzi
Tupperware
Lucky Lizard
Repurposed Furniture
The event is an open house, and there will be appetizers, desserts...
Community invited to help Alabama Retail Association kick off ‘Shop Alabama for the Holidays’ Friday in Cullman
Magan Bartlett, from the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, holds a "Shop Alabama for the Holidays" sign at last year's event. The Alabama Retail Association will kick off this year's event on Friday in Cullman. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN – For the second year in...
Arrest reports: Nov. 5-7, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 5-7, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Nov. 5, 2018
Anderson, Steven Matthew, 40
FTA- driving while revoked
Armstrong, Kevin Wayne, 40
third-degree criminal possession of...
1st graders learn about medical matters at Wallace State’s ‘Let’s Pretend Hospital’
Kids learn about the importance of handwashing in the “Germ Room.” (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - This week, Wallace State Community College’s (WSCC) approximately 450 nursing students took time off from class to become teachers, introducing first graders from across the county...
Wright marks 25 years at Childhaven
Dr. Jim Wright (contributed)
CULLMAN - Childhaven Executive Director Dr. Jim Wright recently celebrated his 25th year at the organization. He began on Oct. 1, 1993 and is the longest serving executive director in the history of Childhaven.
Wright continues to tell people that he has...
Lights of Love program to honor the late Bob Echols
The 2018 Cullman Regional Foundation Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love program will honor the late Dr. Bob Echols of Cullman Regional.
CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Foundation will host the Annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor
Lights of Love Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday,...
St. Paul’s youth hold inaugural Harvest Walk
Children from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church pose in front of Cullman’s Little Pantry, where they left three wagonloads of canned goods. (contributed)
CULLMAN - Recently, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church held its inaugural “Harvest Walk,” where members of the church and their children walked three packed...
Arrest reports: Nov. 6, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 6, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Moore, Tammy R., 32
third-degree theft of property
fourth-degree theft by deception
Cato, Tristan D.,...
2018 Farm-City Tour highlights economic diversity of Cullman County
Stan Wood, right, talks with tour participants about managing timber on his property, Riverwood Farms, so that it promotes healthy tree growth while also providing a strong habitat for wildlife.
CULLMAN - The annual Cullman Farm-City Tour was held Oct. 23, 2018, with a group...
Cullman Regional offering free prostate cancer screenings Nov. 10, 14
CULLMAN - In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Cullman Regional is offering free prostate cancer screenings in the Cullman Regional Urology Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 10 and Wednesday, Nov. 14.
According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with...
More than $266K raised at annual Wallace State Student Investment Luncheon
Attendees of the Wallace State Future Foundation Student Investment Luncheon look over silent auction items up for bid. The luncheon raised more than $266,000 to support scholarships.
HANCEVILLE - More than $266,000 was raised during the 14th annual Student Investment Luncheon hosted by the Wallace...
Cullman County voters go overwhelmingly Republican
Republican Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick on Tuesday night won his second term. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - With close to 50 percent (49.49) voter turnout in Cullman County and 90 percent of straight-ticket voters choosing Republican, the 2018 local midterm...
Groundbreaking Friday for Wallace State Technical Education Center for Welding and Entrepreneurship
Concept art shows the planned technical education center at Wallace State in Hanceville. (Courtesy of Wallace State)
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College will break ground on a new Technical Education Center for Welding and Entrepreneurship on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at 11 a.m. behind...
West Point 6th graders win regional scholars’ bowl tournament
L-R: John Davis Yovino, Brodie Henry, Eli Taylor, Katie Beth Yovino, Silas Baty, Aaiden Jones, Mikhail Dujoud. (Photo courtesy Tina Yovino)
WEST POINT - The scholars’ bowl teams of West Point’s middle and high schools have been academic juggernauts through regular league seasons; with the...
Arrest reports: Nov. 5, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 5, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Trammell, Donald W., 43
violation of domestic violence protection order
second-degree stalking
Bagwell, Scotty W.,...
Pet of the Week: gentle-giant Duffy looking for his forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Duffy is an approximately 1.5-year-old lab/Akita/basset hound (maybe?) mix. He’s big, but gentle.
Ruttkay shared, “Please, do not let his size intimidate you. He's sweet, full of...
Former Dowling students gather for reunion
1943 Dowling Junior High graduates, from left, Dorothy Calvert Rivers Atkins, Dewel Lott and Mildred Eady Edmondson at Saturday’s Dowling Junior High School reunion (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CRANE HILL - “There’s a lot of good memories here,” 1946 Dowling Junior High graduate,...
Cullman High Theatre wins big at district Trumbauer
Cullman High School Theatre brought home Best in Show honors, among many others, from last weekend’s Trumbauer Festival in Florence. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Jane Skinner)
FLORENCE - On Saturday, Cullman High School’s Theatre Department had a huge day at the Alabama Conference of Theatre’s...
Baileyton accepting bids for new town hall; council reflects on recent visit by cast of ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’
The Baileyton Town Council met Monday evening. The Town will begin accepting bids for the new town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 6. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night approved the construction specifications for Baileyton’s new town...
Cullman Council bids farewell to Garlan Gudger, welcomes David Moss
District Judge Rusty Turner swears in David Moss as the newest member of the Cullman City Council Monday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday officially appointed David Moss to fill the seat of departing Councilman Garlan...
Cullman County voters will check in electronically at the polls Tuesday
Cullman County Judge of Probate Tammy Brown demonstrates the use of an ExpressPoll Tablet electronic pollbook. The pollbooks will be used at all Cullman County voting precincts in Tuesday’s election. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The General and Constitutional Amendment Election is...
Arrest reports: Nov. 1-4, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 1-4, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018
Charland, Laurence Rene Jr., 29
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
Gilland, Chad Michael, 37
second-degree bail...
Dollar General opens in Garden City
GARDEN CITY - Dollar General is now open in Garden City. The store is located at 105 Second St. SW. An official grand opening will take place Saturday, Nov. 10 at 8 .m.
The grand opening will include free prizes and special deals. Additionally, the...
SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Middle and high school matches
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from last week’s middle and high school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State.
Middle school matches
Tuesday’s matches concluded the middle school regular season. West Point, which had a bye week, finished undefeated in the county league and at the top...
Local veteran honored with Quilt of Valor
Back row, left to right: Cindy Wilson, Jim McNees and Pat Duncan, with Terry Clark Duncan (front) (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT - Terry Clark Duncan was honored Saturday for his military service in the Vietnam War and was presented with a Quilt...
Down-home cooking at The Fillin’ Station
Pam and Mick Whitt, center, are the owners of the local favorite, The Fillin’ Station, inside the Texaco in downtown Cullman. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - It’s been open for a few months now, but on Friday, The Fillin’ Station was welcomed...
EMA, local school officials monitoring Monday, Tuesday severe weather threat
CULLMAN - With severe weather in the forecast for Monday night into Tuesday morning, the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local school officials are taking a proactive approach, monitoring the situation closely in case any cancellations should need to be made.
Cullman EMA...
#morethan4: ‘He’s a superhero’
Cancer survivor Sean Fredella, left, and Fairview Elementary School Principal Marty Hardman pose for a photo at a pep rally in Mountain Brook recently. Hardman’s students raised money for More Than 4 Athletics, created by Fredella to bring awareness to pediatric cancer. (Contributed by...
Veterans honored at annual Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration
A member of the U.S. Army’s Ft. Benning-based Silver Wings parachute demonstration team comes in for a landing Saturday at Cullman Regional Airport. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT - Saturday was a sunny and beautiful day in Cullman County, perfect weather for the...
Cullman GOP welcomes Parker, Aderholt to monthly breakfast
Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom Parker, candidate for Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, and U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, who is seeking reelection, were the special guests at Saturday’s Cullman County Republican breakfast. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican...
VFW Heroes Dinner celebrates local veterans
Retired U.S. Army Col. John Reitzell on Friday night received a painting recounting some of the best-known incidents of his largely classified special operations career. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, Cullman area veterans, their families and friends and local...
Kilpatrick, Murphree facing off Tuesday in only local seat up for grabs
Jeremy L. Kilpatrick (contributed), Gary Murphree (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN COUNTY - Thanks in large part to Republican domination of local politics and a lack of candidates coming forward from the Democratic Party, all but one of the Cullman area’s available political seats were filled...
Alabama receiving nearly $4M in Homeland Security grants; Cullman Co. receiving $52K
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey this week announced the state of Alabama is receiving a total of $3,980,000 through the Homeland Security Grant Program, which provides funding to state and local first responders to sustain and enhance protection, prevention and response capabilities to prevent...
ELECTION 2018: Here’s what Cullman County voters will see on their Nov. 6 ballots
CULLMAN - The General and Constitutional Amendment Election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cullman County Judge of Probate Tammy Brown, whose office oversees elections locally, is optimistic about the number of voters...
Wallace State hosts approximately 1,200 high school sophomores during 4th annual college Showcase
A Showcase attendee tries his skills on the Wallace State virtual welder.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State recently hosted its fourth annual college Showcase at Tom Drake Coliseum, giving approximately 1,200 sophomores from the area a chance to take a sneak peek at the programs and...
Arrest reports: Nov. 1, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 1, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Charland, Laurence R. Jr., 29
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
Hanceville...
Cullman High Class of 1953 holds 65 year reunion
The Cullman High School Class of 1953 met recently for its 65 year class reunion. A buffet dinner at Stonebridge Farms was enjoyed and the next day a lunch catered by Freddie Day at the Ruehl Building. Forty-seven class members attended, along with spouses....
‘Wizarding World’ descends on Parkside
Parkside teachers Jacy Douglas, Karen Moon and Tracey Jones react to the news of a $25,000 donation from Warner Bros., presented by Jude Law at the school on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - On a promotional tour for...
Cullman man charged with soliciting child online
Dylan Lynd Sudduth (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested this week, charged with electronic solicitation of a child and transmitting obscene material to a child, both Class B felonies.
Dylan Lynd Sudduth, 28, was arrested Monday after a short investigation, according...
Arrest reports: Oct. 29-31, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 29-31, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Oct. 29, 2018
Butler, Charlotte Rose, 22
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
unlawful possession of...
Cullman County judges, DA, look to establish veterans’ court
Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas, left, and District Judge Wells “Rusty” Turner, right, with VFW Post 2214's Will Harris, center, Monday evening (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
Editor’s note: This story is the first in a series on veterans leading up to Veterans Day on...
Trunk or treat a big deal for Cullman Police
The trunk of treat gave the community a little fun face-to-face time with Cullman’s police officers. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Wednesday evening, the Cullman Police Department celebrated Halloween in style, with decorated personal and department vehicles, games, tunes from a...
‘It’s to honor veterans’: Annual Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration this Saturday
A World War II- era Douglas SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber will be one of the main attractions at this Saturday’s Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration. In this photo, three SBDs bank toward their target during a mission in the Pacific in 1943. (Photo credit:...
Tricks and treats in Good Hope
Left to right, back row: Rep. Corey “Turkey” Harbison, “Count” Mayor Jerry Bartlett, Councilwoman Susan “Hippie Chick” Eller, Councilman Maxie “Cowboy” Jones and Deputy Eric Robertson; left to right, front row: Harper Salisbury, Anna Salisbury, Destiny Siegel and Lilliana Siegel (Christy Perry for The...
Arrest reports: Oct. 30, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Cobb, Jordan A., 21
DUI- combined substance
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled...
UPDATE: Falkville teen killed in Tuesday morning crash
Editor's Note: In Tuesday's original story, the victim was listed as a Cullman County teen.
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Falkville teenager was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning, according to Alabama State Troopers. The victim, 16, was officially identified Wednesday morning as Jacob...
U.S. Census Bureau hiring workers for 2020 Census in Alabama
MONTGOMERY - Alabama residents looking for some extra income may have a great opportunity to help their country, their state and earn a little extra money all at the same time with a federal job related to the 2020 census in Alabama.
The U.S. Census...
Merchants Bank donates $21K to local nonprofits
Cullman Caring for Kids, The Good Samaritan Health Clinic and Hospice of Cullman County each received $7,000 from Merchants Bank of Alabama on Tuesday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Merchants Bank of Alabama on Tuesday presented donations to local nonprofit organizations from...
RWO hosts Halloween celebration
Children of Restoring Women Outreach residents painted these pumpkins at the RWO Halloween party Sunday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Local nonprofit Restoring Women Outreach celebrated Halloween Sunday night at Hope House. Current participants, graduates, families and other supporters gathered for...
Cullman EMA’s Little wins prestigious 2018 IAEM-USA Clayton R. Christopher Memorial Award
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little, Commissioner Garry Marchman and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker pose for a photo in July, when Little was awarded the Pat Neuhauser Spirit of Emergency Management Award. On Oct. 24, Little was awarded...
Arrest reports: Oct. 29, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 29, 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
Eddy, Sandy D., 36
FTA- giving false info to law enforcement
Shepherd, Andrea L.,...
Fairview man pleads guilty to felony murder, sentenced to 30 years
John Edward Cole (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - A Fairview man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to felony murder. Court records show that John Edward Cole, 36, entered his guilty plea earlier this month in the death of...
St. Bernard students win awards in art competition
In October, St. Bernard art students participated in the Cullman Oktoberfest art competition. (Left to right) Amber Lin received top honors with the Heritage Award; Josh Spitzer won second place and Abigail Curtis took home the third-place ribbon. Congratulations to each of these talented...
Cullman Co. teen killed in Tuesday morning crash
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/31/update-falkville-teen-killed-tuesday-morning-crash
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Cullman County teenager was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning, according to Alabama State Troopers. The victim, 16, has not been identified.
A media release from Troopers said the 16-year-old driver was killed when the 2017 Chevrolet...
CATA’s Carpentry Team wins state competition; Electrical Team places 4th
L-R: Dustin Burney, Karli Marler, Trevor Cheatham, Kenzie Jones and Colton Robison / Photo courtesy Mike Burkett
CULLMAN - Mike Burkett, building construction teacher at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) shared with The Tribune that on Oct. 25-26, the academy’s five-member student Carpentry Team...
Closing performance of ‘Mary Poppins’ signals new era in local theater
The sensory-friendly format allowed families more freedom. During the intermission, some folks even broke out the toys, including East Elementary Principal David Wiggins (in stripes). (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Sunday afternoon, Wallace State Theatre gave the last performance in a...
Fall fun and Halloween happenings Oct. 30-31
Here are some fun activities happening in the area Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 30-31. Check www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar for more information.
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Temple Baptist Church Trunk-N-Treat, 6-8 p.m.
30 County Road 1184, Cullman, AL 35057
Friendship Squares Halloween Party, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Point Community Center, Hwy. 69 and Hwy 157,...
Cullman Regional announces ‘Name the Robot Contest’ winners
The winners of the Name the Robot Contest are pictured in front of the da Vinci robot. Pictured from L-R, front row: Nolan Nobinger, Jackson Dossey, Louis McGraw, Bailey Wilkerson, Braylea Prince, Annabella Rose Griffin, Brayden Vanderburg, Ethan Thomas, Savannah Bischoff; second row: Betsy...
Arrest reports: Oct. 25-28, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 25-28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018
Burcham, Bryan Alexander, 20
GJ- second-degree rape
Burley, Desirae Nicole, 24
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession...
Stabbing at Economy Inn on Hwy. 31 sends 1 to hospital
CULLMAN - A man was stabbed at the Economy Inn at 1834 Second Ave. NW (U.S. Highway 31 North) in Cullman Sunday night.
According to Cullman Police Department Capt. of Investigation Becky Boyd, the CPD responded to a report of an alleged robbery at Economy...
Parkside holds annual Pumpkin Run
Left to right: Austin Alexander, Christopher Putman and Abigail Kusz (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The 10th annual Parkside Pumpkin Run took place Saturday morning, with 30-plus runners taking off from Parkside School, looping around Baileyton and finishing up at the town’s...
‘Today Show,’ Warner Bros. coming to Parkside School Thursday on ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’ promotional tour
This story has been updated.
BAILEYTON - When Parkside School teachers Jacy Douglas and Tracey Jones decided to decorate their classrooms in Hogwarts themes from the "Harry Potter" series, they probably weren’t counting on receiving national, and even international, attention for their efforts. But they...
Holly Pond Vintage Market draws crowds
Maggie’s Marketplace was one of many vendors set up at Saturday’s Holly Pond Vintage Market. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The second annual local favorite Holly Pond Vintage Market was held this weekend with around 40 vendors set up at the...
Democrat Auman, hoping to unseat Aderholt, holds community cookout, town hall in Cullman
Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives Lee Auman, standing, speaks to supporters at Heritage Park in Cullman on Sunday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives Lee Auman hosted a community cookout and town hall meeting...
Hanceville Fall Fest set for Sunday at 4 p.m.
Image from the 2017 Hanceville Fall Fest. This year's event is Sunday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m. (Tribune file photo)
HANCEVILLE - Sunday afternoon will see the return of Hanceville Fall Fest. The event, featuring a Halloween trunk or treat, will begin at 4 p.m....
Fall fun and Halloween happenings
Here are some fun activities happening in the area today through Monday, Oct. 27-29. Check www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar for more information. The Tribune will publish a new list on Tuesday with events for Oct. 30-31.
Saturday, Oct. 27
10th Annual Parkside Pumpkin Run- 9 a.m.
12431 Alabama Highway 69,...
Good Hope Middle School advances to state robotics tournament
The Good Hope Middle School robotics team in action Friday morning at Wallace State (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Friday morning, students from around this part of the state gathered at Wallace State Community College for the North Alabama BEST (Boosting...
Arrest reports: Oct. 25, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 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
McCormack, Ethan D., 24
fourth-degree receiving stolen property
Brown, Harold H., 52
public intoxication
Peinhardt, Robert...
Alabamians urged to participate in Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, Oct. 27
MONTGOMERY - Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall urges Alabamians to participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, on Saturday, Oct. 27, at various locations throughout the state.
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office, 8 a.m. to noon
Cullman County residents can bring...
Local favorite, Holly Pond Vintage Market, this Saturday
Image from the 2017 Holly Pond Vintage Market (Tribune file photo)
Updated 10-25-18 7:21 p.m.
HOLLY POND - This Saturday, Oct. 27, the owners of Holly Pond antique store The Middle of Nowhere are teaming up with the Town of Holly Pond Town Council to host...
Colony tornado shelter installed; plans for Dollar General moving forward
A crew installed the shelter behind Colony Town Hall Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy Patricia Ponder/Colony Town Hall)
COLONY - On Thursday morning, Colony’s town government moved a big step closer to fulfilling one of its longtime promises to its community with the installation of a...
City holds annual safety meeting and picnic
Cullman Police Officers Chris Nichols and Chuck Shikle smile for the camera Wednesday at the City’s annual safety meeting and picnic. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 10-25-18 at 3:50 p.m.
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman held its annual Citywide Safety Meeting and Picnic...
Arrest reports: Oct. 22-24, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 22-24, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Oct. 22, 2018
Adams, Thomas Anthony, 36
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Alexander, Michael Jimmie,...
Pet of the Week: help Auntie find her forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Auntie is a medium-sized, 6-month-old mixed breed pup, born in mid-April. She’s a lively medium- to high-energy pet who seems destined for a career as a...
Catching up with First Source for Women
The Mobile Unit, front and center at First Source’s fundraising banquet, has become a big, very visible part of the organization’s outreach efforts.
HANCEVILLE - First Source for Women (FSW), the faith-based, pro-life pregnancy and parenting support service headquartered in Hanceville, is growing by leaps...
SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Oct. 23 middle school matches; West Point finishes season undefeated
West Point Middle School Scholars (L-R): Aaiden Jones, John-Davis Yovino, Brodie Henry, Eli Taylor, Silas Baty, Judd Douglas, Katie Beth Yovino, Zeke Cornett, Abigail Roy, Kaleb Perry (Photo courtesy Lee Henry)
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from Tuesday’s middle school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace...
SURVIVOR’S STORY: ‘Trust your gut’
“Race for the Cure 2016 with (from left) my son, Hugh; dad, Don Marecle; my mom, Christy Marecle; (me); my sister, Haley Marecle; and my daughter, Vivian, in the stroller” (courtesy of Lindsey Marshall)
On March 16, 2015, Dr. Lindsey Marshall and her partner Dr....
Area marching bands collect awards at competitions
Hanceville took first-place Best in Class Band at the Tennessee Valley Invitational Marching Competition, adding a $200 check to its trophy collection. (courtesy photo)
CULLMAN - Five area marching bands competed in competitions on Saturday, Oct. 20. Four traveled to Muscle Shoals to take part...
CCSO graduates latest citizens’ academy class
Retired U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams was the special guest speaker at Tuesday night’s Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy graduation at Temple Baptist Church in Cullman. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Temple Baptist Church hosted the graduation ceremony for...
Arrest reports: Oct. 23, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 23, 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
Teal, Kevin R., 47
third-degree domestic violence- harassing communications
Powell, James H. III, 30
unlawful...
Wallace State electronic billboard dedicated in memory of Kay Barnett
The electronic billboard at Wallace State Community College was dedicated in memory of Kay Barnett. Attending the dedication ceremony are from left, in front, Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Selma Barnett, Sherri and Chuck Troxler; in back, Kristi and Stephen Barnett.
HANCEVILLE - Family...
U.S. Attorney’s Office hosts 1st regional opioid prevention and awareness town hall meeting in Cullman
Panelists (L-R) Grace Potter, Maria Steele and Sean Stephen listen to U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town (right) at Tuesday night’s opioid crisis town hall meeting in Cullman. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the U.S. Department of Justice came to...
Good news: blind puppy leaves shelter for special needs foster service
George was a pitiful pup when he first arrived at the shelter…(Photo courtesy Donna Ruttkay)...but now he’s doing fine and enjoying the company of a brother in his foster home! (Photo courtesy Shay Culbertson)...That is a satisfied puppy! (Photo courtesy Shay Culbertson)
CULLMAN - We...
Brindley Mountain BBQ fire: ‘It’s a complete loss’
Fairview’s popular Brindley Mountain BBQ was declared a complete loss after a fire Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy of Nick Lee)
FAIRVIEW - A fire swept through Brindley Mountain BBQ in Fairview Tuesday morning, and Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief Doug Williams said Tuesday afternoon that...
Cullman Florist preparing to ‘petal it forward’ Wednesday
London Nix and Carla Fussell, foreground, prepare bouquets on Monday at Cullman Florist for Wednesday's “Petal It Forward” event. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – After the success it had last year, Cullman Florist will once again participate in the nationwide event “Petal...
Arrest reports: Oct. 22, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 22, 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
Shine, Tara M., 26
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
possession of...
Fire at Brindley Mountain BBQ in Fairview
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/23/brindley-mountain-bbq-fire-it-s-complete-loss
FAIRVIEW - Emergency responders are on the scene of a fire at Brindley Mountain BBQ in Fairview. The restaurant is located at 7472 Alabama Highway 69 N, across from Hopper's Family Market.
This is a developing story.
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Duck River Reservoir project update: pipeline nearing completion, bidding on pump station to begin soon, dam lawsuit awaiting court date
Members of the Duck River Reservoir Oversight Board hear about the pipeline project from Dale Bright of St. John & Associates Monday morning. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, the Duck River Reservoir Oversight Board held its quarterly meeting, hearing...
Cullman adopts vaping ordinance; police honored
Patrolman Kyle Foshee was recognized for his actions last month that led to the arrest of two suspects charged with numerous crimes across the state. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council adopted an ordinance banning the...
Good Hope donates $45K to schools, organizations
Left to right: Councilman Taft Dillashaw, Councilman Greg Brown, Councilman John Harris, WellStone Behavioral Health COO Chris Van Dyke, Councilman Maxie Jones and Mayor Jerry Bartlett (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night presented donations...
Cullman Police Department trunk-or-treat event set for Oct. 31
Image from the 2017 Trunk or Treat at the Cullman Police Department. This year's event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-8 p.m. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department will hold its popular Halloween Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, Oct....
‘We are not leaving Cullman’: Krystal looking for new home
The Krystal sign lies in the parking lot of 1701 Second Ave. Monday morning. The restaurant location closed Sunday night. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 10-22-18 4:36 p.m.
CULLMAN - Krystal in Cullman closed to the public temporarily at the end of the business...
