AL unemployment rate holds steady at 4.1%; Cullman Co. dips to 3.5%
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Department of Labor Sec. Fitzgerald Washington on Friday announced that the preliminary, seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate for July is 4.1 percent, which is unchanged from June’s rate, and equal to July 2017’s rate. Cullman County’s rate dipped to 3.5 percent,...
2019 Farm-City calendars, featuring local student’s art, available for pre-order
This poster, drawn by West Point Elementary School’s Lyric Antone, is featured in the 2019 Farm-City calendar. (Alfa Farmers)
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Farm-City 2019 calendars featuring winning posters, essays and multimedia projects from students across the state are now available for pre-order.
“This calendar would make...
Aggie Band adds electronics for this fall’s marching season
Fairview High School band members line up while practicing marching during their band camp at Fairview High School. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
FAIRVIEW – The Fairview High School (FHS) Aggie Band completed a long, hot band camp prior to the start of school last...
Cullman County Republican Women welcome AL Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom Parker
Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom Parker speaks to the Cullman County Republican Women this week. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Women (CCRW) welcomed Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom Parker to its meeting this week.
Parker, who won the...
Holly Pond Bronco Band prepares to perform familiar hits
Holly Pond High School band members practice their half-time show during band camp at Holly Pond High School. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND – High school football is not the only thing set to kick off next week. Each of the 10 area...
Hanceville man charged in rape of minor child
Francisco Martinez (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
Updated 8-16-18 at 4:14 p.m.
Late Thursday afternoon, a spokesperson for the Cullman County Sheriff's Office said that investigators have determined that Martinez is undocumented, sharing, "We have been working with ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and ICE has...
St. Bernard Prep begins new school year with renovations, 3 new faces
Left to right: Will Drake, Jennifer Glassford and Michael Kastner
CULLMAN - Students at St. Bernard Prep School arrived on campus on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, to participate in a day of orientation for the 2018-19 academic year. Of the 162 students enrolled, 40 registered...
Arrest report: Aug. 13-15, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 13-15, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Aug. 13, 2018
Arnold, Nancy Belew, 55
obstruction/using a false ID
Cornelius, Ronnie Lee, 59
negotiating a worthless negotiable...
CCBOE holds first budget hearing for fiscal year 2019
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) this week at its regular meeting heard from Ed Roberson, chief financial officer, who conducted the first of two required public budget hearings for fiscal year 2019.
Roberson announced budget highlights including:
Addition of a Home Economics...
First look: planning underway for Cullman’s annual Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 3
Reenactors from Wallace State portray various World War II figures at a press conference for this year’s Cullman Veterans Day Celebration. The press event took place Wednesday at Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody...
‘Modern-day general store’ Ashley Mercantile opens in Warehouse District
Sherrie Ashley, left, and Ryne Ashley, right, stand behind the counter on Wednesday, opening day of Ryne and Heather Ashley’s new store Ashley Mercantile. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Warehouse District welcomed “modern-day general store” Ashley Mercantile Wednesday; it’s one of two...
Lavish Boutique opens in Warehouse District
Lavish Boutique is located in the Warehouse District, in the old Rumors Deli location. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Lavish Boutique officially opened its doors Wednesday in Cullman’s Warehouse District. The store, described as “a trendy women's boutique that exists to provide inspiration...
Cullman County DHR hosting Foster Care Expo this Saturday
Earlier this year, pinwheels representing Cullman County foster kids covered the front lawn of the DHR office. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - This Saturday, the Cullman County Department of Human Resources (DHR) will host its first ever Foster Care Expo in Christ Hall at St....
Maresh denied youthful offender status in Osborn murder, implicated co-defendant in crime
Andrew Maresh, who was arrested for the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn II in March, on Tuesday was denied youthful offender status in the crime. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday afternoon, Andrew Maresh, who was arrested with Tyler Hudson in March for...
Colony council looks to future development for the town
The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening discussed plans for town development. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council had no agenda items and voted on no motions, but spent time talking in detail about several issues related...
Arrest report: Aug. 14, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 14, 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
Chaffin, Carroll Jr., 52
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
Handley, David...
Vinemont council approves changes to community center rental pricing
Vinemont Town Council members discuss town business during Tuesday night’s meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
VINEMONT – Tuesday evening, members of the Vinemont Town Council discussed bill payments, new equipment purchases and changes to pricing for the Vinemont Community Center during their monthly meeting...
Cullman woman, Arab man charged with capital murder in death of Birmingham couple
Kristen Gullion, left, and Zachary Phillips, right (WVTM13)
BIRMINGHAM - A Cullman woman and Arab man have been charged in connection with the death of an elderly Birmingham couple, police announced Tuesday night.
The Tribune's Birmingham news partner, WVTM13, reported late Tuesday night that Zachary Taylor...
County Commission approves new method of collecting delinquent property taxes
Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham, right, on Tuesday speaks to the Cullman County Commission about a new method for collecting delinquent property tax. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday passed a resolution changing the way the Cullman...
Pet of the Week: Help Nimbo find his forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
If you were at the Furry 5K at Depot Park last Friday evening, you might have gotten to meet Nimbo, one of the pups brought out...
Arrest report: Aug. 13, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 13, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided
Cullman Police Department
Arnold, Nancy B., 55
FTA- expired tag
FTA- insurance violation
Hankins, Joshua J., 29
possession of...
Cullman’s Friends of Frankweiler hear from students about recent trip to Germany
Cullman’s Lexie Marks, left, and Kevin Killen, right, recently visited Germany as ambassadors for Cullman’s Friends of Frankweiler. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Sunday afternoon at the Cullman County Museum, Cullman’s Friends of Frankweiler heard from Alexis “Lexie” Marks and Kevin Killen,...
Gudger steps down; Jenny Folsom now Cullman City Council president
Garlan Gudger passes the gavel to Dr. Jenny Folsom at Monday night's Cullman City Council meeting. Alabama Senator-elect Gudger stepped down as president of the council and Folsom assumed the role. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council has a new...
CCSO arrests 2 for crimes against children in separate cases
James Hinman, left; Brandon Combs, right (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested two men, in separate incidents, for crimes against children.
On Friday, James Tyler Hinman, 37, of Hanceville, was charged with torture, willful abuse of a...
Van crashes into Baileyton Dollar General
A van crashed through the front of the Baileyton Dollar General early Monday morning. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - A van crashed into the Dollar General in Baileyton around midnight Monday morning. The store was closed so no employees were harmed.
According to a...
ADPH reports ‘several’ cases of Zika, West Nile viruses in Alabama
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Monday reported investigations of several cases of Zika and West Nile virus in Alabama residents.
“Mosquitoes can transmit viruses when they bite, causing illnesses that range from mild to severe or even fatal,” according to...
ELECTION 2018: Stadthagen poised to win House District 9 seat after Democrat opponent withdraws
Republican candidate for Alabama House of Representatives District 9, Scott Stadthagen, speaks at his campaign kick-off rally in Hartselle in June 2017. (Tribune file photo)
MONTGOMERY - After Terrie Jones Savage withdrew from the race for Alabama House of Representatives District 9 last week, the...
Arrest report: Aug. 9-12, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 9-12, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Able, Judy Renea, 60
public intoxication
Antunez-Flores, Jose Manuel, 26
second-degree promoting prison contraband
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Baxter,...
3 St. Bernard Abbey monks profess solemn vows
Br. Dominic Lee, Abbot Cletus Meagher, Br. Pachomius Alvarado, and Br. Paschal Pautler
CULLMAN - It was a grand celebration at St. Bernard Abbey on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 as three monks made their Profession of Solemn Monastic Vows in the Abbey Church: Br. Dominic...
Jack Aces show raises more than $4K for nonprofit; club fund-raises for member
Jack Aces President Derrick Barton (Christy Perry for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Car and motorcycle enthusiasts filled the street near Moe’s Original BBQ in downtown Cullman Saturday afternoon and evening for the fourth annual Jack Aces Bike and Car Show. Proceeds from the show will...
Berenice C. Serpas, MD joins Cullman Regional Family Care Clinic
Berenice C. Serpas, MD (Cullman Regional)
CULLMAN - Board-certified family physician Berenice C. Serpas, MD, has joined the Cullman Regional Family Care Clinic. She is is a graduate of the University of Montemorelos in Montemorelos, Nuevo León, México and completed medical school at the University...
Make your voice heard: Community Needs Forum series kicks off Aug. 16
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center's Talent Recruitment and Housing Taskforces have been hard at work pinpointing how to make Cullman County the best possible place to live, work and play.
Now, they're asking for your help.
Make your voice heard...
Sunshiny successful Saturday for Fairview Band
Beautiful weather set the stage for a fun and successful event. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - A sunny Randall Shedd Community Park was filled with visitors, vendors and vehicles from all around Cullman on Saturday. The reason? To take part in Fairview Band's...
Duck Drawdown Festival raises funds for Sportsman Lake Park
Hundreds of numbered rubber ducks wait to be drawn during the second annual Duck Drawdown Festival. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – Sportsman Lake Park was filled on a beautiful Saturday for Cullman County Parks and Recreation’s second annual Duck Drawdown Festival. Attendees won...
Maybe the biggest 2nd Fridays celebration yet packs downtown Cullman
Organizers said Friday night’s 2nd Fridays event might be the biggest one yet. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, downtown Cullman saw what might be its biggest 2nd Fridays celebration yet, with multiple features coming together to create a something-for-everyone experience.
Adding...
2nd Fridays Furry 5K aids Wallace State Cross Country teams
The 2nd Fridays Furry 5K and 1-Mile Family Dog Walk brought out serious runners and families alike, along with dogs of all shapes and sizes. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - After being discontinued in 2008, the Wallace State Community College Men's and Women's...
3 fun Saturday events
CULLMAN - Here are three fun events going on around the Cullman area on Saturday.
4th Annual Fairview Band Car & Tractor Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Randall Shedd Community Park in Fairview will be filled with classic cars, tractors and a variety of vendors, games and...
Addison Elementary motivates students with artwork
A motivational mural by Amber Williams of Artsy Amber Designs in Cullman is displayed in the boys’ restroom at Addison Elementary School. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
ADDISON – Students at Addison Elementary are greeted with an encouraging sight when visiting the restrooms this school...
Judge Bob Vance speaks at Cullman Democrats meeting
Judge Bob Vance, who is running for chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, speaks at the Cullman County Democrats meeting Thursday night. (Christy Perry for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats held their monthly meeting Thursday night at the Cullman Area Chamber...
Arrest report: Aug. 9, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 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
Williams, Courtni N., 26
disorderly conduct
Wilson, Garry M., 33
FTA- public intoxication
FTA- third-degree criminal...
Cullman County woman arrested with murdered Birmingham couple’s car in Miami; Arab man arrested in connection with crime
Kristen Gullion, left, and Zachary Phillips, right (WVTM13, Facebook)
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/08/14/cullman-woman-arab-man-charged-capital-murder-death-birmingham-couple
Updated 8-10-18 8:50 p.m.
MIAMI - Authorities in south Florida arrested two people this week in connection with a double homicide in Birmingham. Kristen Gullion, 30, of Cullman and Zachary Phillips, 23, who has an...
Nuss appointed to Hanceville City Council
Jimmie Nuss, left, is sworn into office by Hanceville City Clerk Tania Wilcox Thursday evening. Nuss is filling the council seat left vacant by former councilwoman Sharon Porter. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - There’s a new face on the Hanceville City Council. Jimmie...
Students from Vinemont High InSPIRESS team travel to Washington, D.C.
Vinemont High School’s Abby Sikes, left, and Derrick Ransom at NASA headquarters in July. (courtesy photo)
VINEMONT - Back in December, Vinemont High School’s InSPIRESS team won its division in the InSPIRESS Competition at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). July 21-26, two members...
Dodge City discusses little pantry, construction project
Members of the Dodge City Town Council discuss a payment issue with members of a business during Thursday’s town council meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
DODGE CITY – The Dodge City Town Council met Thursday and discussed the placement of the new little pantry...
Cullman Regional hosting Adult Vaccinations Seminar Aug. 16
CULLMAN – Cullman Regional is hosting an Adult Vaccinations Seminar lunch and learn program on Thursday, Aug. 16 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dr. Kathryn Pettit, director of the Cullman Regional Urgent Care Center, will share adult vaccine information, including which additional vaccines are recommended for...
Bond revoked in human trafficking case
Kenneth Loyd Woods (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - On Thursday afternoon, Kenneth Loyd Woods, the first Cullman County resident to be charged with human trafficking, saw his bond in that case revoked after a new arrest on July 30, 2018 on charges of tampering...
Cullman PD makes more meth arrests
Joseph Mickle, left; Franklin Turner, right (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department on Thursday evening reported more methamphetamine arrests.
The first occurred on Tuesday, Aug. 7, when the department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) arrested Joseph Lee Mickle, 26, of Cullman on an outstanding...
Roy E. Garrison, founder of R.E. Garrison Trucking, passes away at 96
Roy E. Garrison (courtesy R.E. Garrison Trucking)
CULLMAN - Roy E. Garrison, founder of Cullman's R.E. Garrison Trucking, has passed away. The company announced Garrison's passing on its Facebook page Thursday evening. Garrison passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018.
"We are saddened to announce to...
Packed Friday night on deck for downtown Cullman
CULLMAN - Downtown Cullman will be the place to be Friday afternoon and into the evening. Events include this month’s 2nd Fridays festival, the inaugural Cullman Area 2nd Fridays Furry 5K & 1-Mile Family Dog Walk and the annual Celebrate Cullman shindig.
Kicking off at...
Arrest report: Aug. 6-8, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 6-8, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Aug. 6, 2018
Bridgmon, Michael Lewis, 46
probation revocation- third-degree burglary (3 counts)
Delgado, Jesus Isidoro, 37
second-degree cruelty...
On display: Cullman Regional Airport hosts Alabama aviation history exhibit
Visitors can walk through the exhibit and sit in airplane seats to enjoy an interactive video presentation on the history of aviation in Alabama. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
VINEMONT - Alabama’s rich history includes its own chapter in the story of aviation, from experiments...
Altec pledges donation for scholarships for 3 WSCC programs
Representatives from Altec present a check to Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics to establish the Altec Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will benefit students in Collision Repair, Diesel Technology and Welding. Pictured from left to right are Altec Industries representatives Jonathan Armstrong,...
School back in session
Stacey Jolley's homeroom gears up for to start of the school year on Wednesday. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - Cullman County Schools were back in session Wednesday morning with the usual hectic feelings that come with a new school year: parents have...
Cullman Regional Foundation announces 27th annual Golf Extravaganza
CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Foundation will hold its 27th annual Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Extravaganza on Monday, Sept. 10 at TP Country Club.
The Golf Extravaganza includes several events such as a morning and afternoon tournament, putting contest, helicopter ball drop and the Million...
How CCSO school resource officers spent their summer vacation
Sheriff Matt Gentry with his team of school resource officers: front row, left to right: Deputy Matthew Rutherford, Deputy Chad Whaley, Sgt. Randall Chambers, Gentry, Deputy Boyd Posey and Deputy Jim Butts; back row, left to right: Deputy Shane Chambers, Sgt. Arvel Allison, Deputy...
Daystar Children’s Ministry donates $1K to Curt’s Closet
Pictured are Ashley Wilson and a few members of the Daystar Kids Leadership Team: Front row from left: Taylor King, Ashley Wilson and Nicole Patrick. Back row: Steve Patrick - Daystar family life pastor, Ben Burns and Luke Parker - Daystar associate children's pastor. ...
Arrest report: Aug. 7, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 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
Mickle, Joseph L., 26
possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance
Williams, Carl...
Man charged with manslaughter in New Canaan shooting death
Kenneth Malone (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - Kenneth Don Malone, 58, of New Canaan was arrested Wednesday and charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Joshua Adam White, 35, of Guntersville. The shooting happened on Monday, July 16 at a residence in the...
Jersey Mike’s opens in southwest Cullman
Jersey Mike’s officially opened for business on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Jersey Mike’s officially opened for business Wednesday morning, when Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs cut the ribbon on the new sub shop. The store, which currently employs 22,...
Pet of the Week: Sweet Hank needs a forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Hank is a 1-year-old hound mix. He’s a laid-back, low-energy pet with a possible future as a companion, comfort or event therapy dog. He really likes...
Apply now for fall session of CCSO Citizens’ Academy
Sheriff Matt Gentry talks about the use of firearms by law enforcement officers as instructor Sgt. David Nunn gets ready to bring students to the line during last fall’s Academy. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Applications are being accepted now for the 2018 fall session...
‘Come Soar with Us’: Vinemont Schools embark on 50th anniversary celebration as new school year begins
Vinemont Elementary School student council members welcome parents and students to open house. (Christy Perry for The Tribune)
VINEMONT - Vinemont Schools, along with others in the Cullman County Schools system, will be starting the new school year on Wednesday. Vinemont Schools will also begin...
Fairview’s Col. Donald Fallin passes 1,200-mile mark on Appalachian Trail
Col. Donald Fallin holds the American flag at the 1,200-mile mark on the Appalachian Trail. (Photo courtesy Col. Donald Fallin)
The Tribune has been following Fairview native Col. Donald Fallin (U.S. Army, retired) as he hikes the Appalachian Trail to raise awareness and funds for...
First day of school: West Elementary
West Elementary teacher Kelly Hayes ushers students into her classroom on the first day of the 2018-19 school year. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – Students, teachers, staff, and, in some cases, parents showed up bright and early Tuesday morning at West Elementary School...
Arrest report: Aug. 6
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 6. 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
Hasting, Kent M. Jr., 31
FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
FTA- driving without a...
Cullman Regional offering free Peripheral Artery Disease screenings Aug. 9 & Sept. 7
CULLMAN - In recognition of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, Cullman Regional is hosting free PAD screenings on Thursday, Aug. 9 and Friday, Sept. 7 at Cullman Regional.
According to the American Heart Association, PAD affects about 8.5 million Americans, becoming more common as...
Paws for a Cause raises more than $2K for area animals
Animals big and small came out for Paws for a Cause at Rumors Deli on Saturday. (Christy Perry for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The dogs were definitely out Saturday at Rumors Deli’s Paws for a Cause event. Rumors owner Annette Harris wanted to create a...
United Way offering tour of partner programs Aug. 15-16
CULLMAN - On Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 15-16, United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) will host a free tour of its community partners, open to any interested person or group in the community.
According to the UWCC, individuals and groups are invited to “Get on...
‘Knapsacks for Kids’ programs gearing up for new school year
CULLMAN - In the aftermath of the April 27, 2011 tornadoes that struck Cullman, First United Methodist Church (FUMC) was called on to help some school kids whose families had not been able to catch up financially. After getting through that tragedy, they discovered...
Holly Pond council votes to remove rumble strips in favor of less noisy solution
A citizen of Holly Pond (bottom right) speaks to Holly Pond council members during their monthly meeting at the Guy Hunt Library & Museum in Holly Pond. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - Holly Pond Town Council members approved a motion to remove...
Dangerous intersection petition with more than 2,700 signatures presented to Fairview council
The final petition to have a four-way stop installed at the intersection of Alabama Highway 69 and Wesley Avenue was nearly two inches thick. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - Following safety concerns about limited visibility, speeding drivers and a wreck that required an...
Planning commission paves way for new housing, Yutaka expansion
The City of Cullman Planning Commission meets in the Cullman City Hall auditorium at 5:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. The public is invited to attend. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission...
WaLLi members volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Linda Smith, right, delivers a meal to Diann Bailey of Cullman.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Lifelong Learning Institute (WaLLi) members and good friends Linda Smith and Pat Mitchell, each enjoy the activities and fellowship offered by the program. They love to socialize with other members,...
Advice for parents of Kindergartners
CULLMAN - The start of the 2018-2019 school year is upon us. For most parents, the process is routine, but for the parents of Kindergartners, it is anything but that. Don’t worry though, you’ve got this.
The Tribune stopped by the Cullman City Primary School...
Camp Liberty intern arrested for rape
Conner Hays (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
Updated 8-6-18 at 6:40 p.m.
BATTLEGROUND - Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Saturday arrested Conner Edward Hays, 19, of Buda, Texas for second-degree rape.
According to the CCSO, investigators were contacted about an alleged crime that occurred...
Cullman County’s Howard graduates from A.L.F.A. Leaders Program
Eli Howard of Cullman in Cullman County graduated from the two-year Agricultural Leaders For Alabama (A.L.F.A. Leaders) program in Montgomery Aug. 2. The 17-member A.L.F.A. Leaders Class IV was recognized at the 46th Commodity Producers Conference hosted by the Alabama Farmers Federation, which sponsors...
Cullman County young farmers win awards during annual conference
Kyle Morris of Hanceville in Cullman County was named a finalist in the statewide Young Farmers Discussion Meet at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 46th Commodity Producers Conference in Montgomery Aug. 4. The Final Four will compete at the Federation’s annual meeting in December, where...
Wallace State’s Aviation/Flight Technology program invites public to airport during World Helicopter Day Aug. 19
Wallace State’s Aviation/Flight Technology program is celebrating World Helicopter Day on Sunday, Aug. 19.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Aviation/Flight Technology program is celebrating World Helicopter Day with an event on Sunday, Aug. 19 at the Cullman Regional Airport-Folsom Field.
Wallace State Flight Technology instructors and students...
Arrest report: Aug. 2-5
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 2-5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Aug. 2
Ballard, Teresa Darlene, 52
FTA- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Cofer, Katie Beth, 36
FTA- unlawful manufacturing of...
Churches come together for prayer walk at Hanceville schools
After praying at the flagpole in front of the high school and middle school, participants walk toward the elementary school in back. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Early Sunday evening, members of Hanceville’s First Baptist Church, First Methodist Church and Bethlehem East Baptist...
Cullman Regional Urgent Care Center offering back to school and sports physicals for $25
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Urgent Care Center is offering no-appointment-needed school and sports physicals for $25. Cullman Regional’s school and sports physicals include a physical health examination, height and weight check, rang of motion testing, blood pressure check, pulse check and vision screening.
Cullman Regional...
City school board announces last personnel changes before start of new year
Cullman High School (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - At a special called meeting Friday morning, the Cullman City School Board took up several last-minute items before the start of the new school year next week, including personnel changes.
Hires
Kayla Rose Rogers, Head Start instructional assistant at...
Caring for the Caregiver: Grace Place offers training for those who watch over people with dementia
Robin Dill, author and founder and former director of Grace Arbor in Lawrenceville, Georgia, will lead the Caring for the Caregiver event at Grace Episcopal Church’s Grace Place Aug. 22-23. (courtesy photo)
CULLMAN - Family, friends and loved ones can give much of themselves when...
Bikers visit schools across county to promote prayer, Pledge of Allegiance
Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders President Joe Alverson and his granddaughter kneel beside one of the signs they placed during Saturday’s Cullman County God and Country Ride. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Several schools in Cullman County got a visit from the Alabama...
CCBOE holds Teacher Institute; Holly Pond High named 2018 Cullman County High School of Excellence
Good Hope High School/Cullman Area Technology Academy graduate Breanna Allen, center, with her health science instructors Tracy Smith (L) and Adriann Basch (R) (Photo courtesy CCBOE)
CULLMAN - On Thursday morning, 800 faculty and staff members of Cullman County Schools (CCS) met at Northbrook Baptist...
Inaugural Hannah Bates Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament sees huge turnout
Organizers and a few of the participants pose for a photo at Saturday’s inaugural Hannah Bates Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament at Smith Lake Park. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
TRIMBLE - Saturday was a special and emotional day for the Bates family as 13 teams...
Urologist Erik Wallin, MD joins Cullman Regional medical staff
Dr. Erik Wallin
CULLMAN - Urologist Erik Wallin, MD has joined the Cullman Regional medical staff. Wallin is a robotic-trained, board-eligible urologist. He is a graduate of Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio and completed medical school at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. He...
Reasonable doubt: Crystal Bulliner acquitted on all charges in 2014 death of Vincent McGough
Crystal Lynn Bulliner (original mug shot from the Cullman County Detention Center)
CULLMAN - Late Friday evening, Cullman resident Crystal Lynn Bulliner and her defense attorney Melvin Hasting won a decisive victory when a jury returned after three hours of deliberation to acquit Bulliner on...
Vinemont man killed in early morning wreck on Eva Road
VINEMONT - A single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning claimed the life of a Vinemont man, according to Alabama State Troopers. The incident occurred at 3:15 a.m. on County Road 1435 (Eva Road), 5 miles north of Cullman.
David Andrew Hays, 32, was pronounced dead at...
Bill Smith Buick GMC wins 2017 Dealer of the Year Award
Bill Smith Buick GMC General Manager Andy Cole, center, and his staff pose with their 2017 Dealership of the Year Award.
CULLMAN - Local automobile dealership Bill Smith Buick GMC was honored recently with a 2017 Dealership of the Year Award from General Motors. The...
Hanceville’s 10th annual Kids’ Night Out a booming success
Wilma Whateley, center, attended the event with her family, “We’ve had so much fun!” (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - To help students celebrate the start of a new school year and enjoy one more day of summer, the City of Hanceville held its...
Sisters give birth just 61 minutes apart
Sisters Courtney Carpentier, left, and Morgan Bailey, right, who are 21 months apart, gave birth this week just 61 minutes apart. Carpentier holds her son Reece; Bailey holds her daughter Mia. (Christy Perry for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – Sisters Morgan Bailey and Courtney Carpentier have...
Karma in Cullman hosting back-to-school event for in-need families Saturday
CULLMAN - Local nonprofit Karma in Cullman is hosting an event Saturday to assist families with back-to-school needs. Karma, implementing what it calls a “pay it forward” clause, is asking participants to donate blood to LifeSouth. In return, eligible families can pick up backpacks,...
Arrest report: July 30-Aug. 2
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 30-Aug. 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, July 30
Addison, Byron Timothy, 43
unauthorized use of a vehicle
Barfield, Marcus Shawn, 37
FTA- DUI- any substance
Brooker,...
Cullman Police arrest 5 for meth distribution
Top, left to right: Tonya Cunningham, Kathy Woods; bottom, left to right: Selena Cofer, Donald Hill, Regina Swain (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) recently arrested five people for methamphetamine distribution in separate cases.
According to the CPD, between...
‘Pops for a purpose’: Frios open in downtown Cullman
Frios Gourmet Pops Owner Kristy Keiffer, right, and an employee hold a sign for the new shop Friday. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Few things are greater than a delicious, frozen treat on a summer day in Alabama—and none were found as local...
Ivey announces 200 official Alabama Bicentennial Schools, including Good Hope High, Vinemont Elementary
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday the 200 schools selected as official Alabama Bicentennial Schools. Good Hope High School and Vinemont Elementary School were among those named.
Ivey was joined at the announcement by superintendents, principals, teachers, students and administrators from the selected schools...
Annual Good Hope Back 2 School Bash fills Municipal Park
Jobe Pruett,8, charges through the slip n' slide during Good Hope's Back 2 School Bash Thursday afternoon. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope’s annual Back 2 School Bash saw an excited crowd fill the City’s Municipal Park Thursday afternoon, with kids...
Jersey Mike’s Subs to Open First Cullman Location
CULLMAN – Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open in Cullman on August 8. Franchise owner Joseph Livengood and operating partner DeWayne Boyd will hold a grand opening and free sub fundraiser from Wednesday, August 8 to Sunday, August...
Back in Business: Retail Revival in Downtown Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - When talking about what downtown Hanceville was like just a few years ago, a remarkable number of people have applied the same adjective: “dead.” There certainly were businesses around, and some doing well, but place after place in the business district sat...
