Arrest reports: Oct. 15-21, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 15-21, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Oct. 15, 2018
Antonio Santiago, Ivan, 26
GJ- third-degree burglary
Brizendine, Christopher Neal, 44
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Crane, Charles...
Wallace State Future Foundation plans for annual Student Investment Luncheon Oct. 31
A five-day, four-night trip of New York is one of the 11 options for the winner of the Premier Winner’s Choice package to choose from if they have the winning bid at the 14th Annual Wallace State Future Foundation Student Investment Luncheon on Oct....
For Kids’ Sake Variety Show auditions set for Nov. 13, 15
Photo courtesy of Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Foundation has announced that auditions for next year’s For Kids’ Sake Variety Show will take place on Nov. 13 and 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Colonel Cullmann Room in Professional Office Building II on...
Karma in Cullman gearing up for holiday service projects
Karma in Cullman served more than 400 at its 2016 Community Thanksgiving Dinner. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Local charity Karma in Cullman, an organization that provides food and other necessities to people in need, and whose social media presence serves as a clearinghouse for...
Rain can’t dampen Mud Creek Arts and Crafts Festival
Wood carvings for sale at one of the many vendor booths at the Mud Creek Arts and Crafts Festival Saturday in Hanceville (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The ninth annual Mud Creek Arts and Crafts Festival took place in Hanceville Saturday. Started...
Preserving a way of life: Peinhardt Farm Day 2018
Visitors stroll the grounds of the Peinhardt Living History Farm on Saturday during the annual Peinhardt Farm Day. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Saturday, Peinhardt Living History Farm put on its longtime community favorite, Peinhardt Farm Day. For more than 20...
Walk for Freedom spotlights human trafficking
Human trafficking survivor Charity Pittman (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - “This is a silent walk, we’re walking for those without a voice,” this year’s Freedom Walk organizer, Stephanie Wood, said to those congregated at the Cullman County Courthouse Saturday morning. The group...
‘Absolutely Alabama’ host Fred Hunter entertains at chamber luncheon
Left to right: Chamber Board Member Shirley Quattlebaum; Chamber Vice-Chair, Tourism Ben Harrison; Chamber Director of Tourism Roger Steele; “Absolutely Alabama” host Fred Hunter; Chamber Chair Susan Copeland (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly...
Caring for Cullman concert raises funds for Good Samaritan
Triumphant Quartet was entertaining, as always, at Thursday night’s Caring for Cullman concert. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - A crowd gathered Thursday evening at the Cullman High School to hear good music and support a great cause, as Good Samaritan Health Clinic...
‘I am fine! Fine and revved up!’ Gov. Ivey makes whistle-stop campaign visit to Cullman
Gov. Ivey addressed a crowd of supporters from the front steps of the Cullman County Courthouse Friday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On her way to Huntsville Friday evening, Gov. Kay Ivey stopped off in Cullman to address a crowd of...
Alabama Gourd Show continues Saturday at civic center
Crafted gourds in all shapes, sizes and colors are on display at the Alabama Gourd Show. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The 20th annual Alabama Gourd Show continues Saturday at the Cullman Civic Center. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The...
Wallace State’s Medical Assistant program recognized at Hanceville City Hall during MA Recognition Week
Pictured are, front row, from left, students Erin Williams, Andrea Big-Powers, Kristin Hart, Baylee Chrietzberg, Whitney Buettner, Morgan Griffin, Ashley Faulkner, Jazmin Bobo, Nicole Smith; second row, from left, Casey Westmoreland, Angel Quinn, Shelby Brown, Katy Massey, Karlie Cook, Elizabeth Gazca, Laura Smithson, Michelle...
Fairview Lions Club 3rd Annual Harvest Festival and Movie in the Park Saturday, Oct. 20
The Fairview Lions Club is hosting its third annual Harvest Festival and Movie in the Park.
Randall Shedd Community Park (across from school) at 5 p.m.
We will be showing the brand new HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3!
We will have games, costume contest & candy FREE OF CHARGE.
We...
Arrest reports: Oct. 17-18, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 17-18, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No reports provided.
Cullman Police Department
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018
Boatright, Vickie M., 55
third-degree theft of property
Smith, Timothy M.,...
9th Annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, Oct. 20 in Hanceville
9th Annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival in historic downtown Hanceville
Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The festival is a Hanceville Civitan project, and all proceeds benefit the Hanceville schools.
Admission is free.
There will be:
Art Show
Arts & crafts vendors
Live music
Historical walking tours
Kids’...
Peinhardt Farm Day Saturday, Oct. 20 in Cullman
Peinhardt Living History Farm opens its 40 acres of family farm to the public on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The entire family can enjoy hands-on experiences from hay rides, farm animals, quilting, crafts, old-time music, antique tractors, crop picking, painting pumpkins...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office recovers 2 vehicles from Smith Lake
Vehicles recovered were a 2007 GMC Yukon and a late 1980s or early 1990s Mercury Grand Marquis. It appears both vehicles had been in the lake for many years; the Grand Marquis could have been in the lake for decades. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN...
Walk for Freedom human trafficking awareness event Saturday, Oct. 20
Join us as we Walk For Freedom in Cullman, Alabama.
Saturday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. in front of the Cullman County Courthouse
We believe that every step we take locally leaves footprints globally. Every dollar fundraised, every poster seen, every person made aware of the...
Cullman County unemployment rate falls to 3.1%; state’s holds steady at 4.1%
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey’s office released the state’s latest unemployment numbers Friday morning. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate is 4.1 percent. Cullman County’s rate, still the second lowest in the state, is 3.1 percent, down from 3.4 percent last month and...
Pedestrian victim identified in Thursday night crash on Hwy. 278 in Cullman
CULLMAN - An elderly pedestrian using a walker was struck and killed by a truck hauling a trailer on U.S. Highway 278 West, just east of West Elementary School shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said the woman, Janis...
Kay Ivey making campaign stop in Cullman this evening, Friday, Oct. 19
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will make a campaign stop in Cullman tonight, Friday, Oct. 19. (Photo courtesy of Governor's Office, Sydney A. Foster)
CULLMAN - Gov. Kay Ivey will make a campaign stop in Cullman tonight, Friday, Oct. 19. Ivey is expected to arrive at...
(Update) Pedestrian struck, killed by truck on U.S. 278 W by West Elementary
Photo courtesy of Joey Duncan
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/19/pedestrian-victim-identified-thursday-night-crash-hwy-278-cullman
Updated 10-18-18 9:38 p.m.
CULLMAN - An elderly pedestrian using a walker was struck and killed by a truck hauling a trailer on U.S. Highway 278 West, just east of West Elementary School shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday. Cullman...
Pedestrian struck by truck on U.S. 278 W by West Elementary
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/18/update-pedestrian-struck-killed-truck-us-278-w-west-elementary
CULLMAN - A pedestrian has been struck by a truck with a trailer on U.S. Highway 278 West, just east of West Elementary School.
Cullman Police Traffic Homicide Investigator Joey Duncan said the roadway is closed in both directions between Rosemont Avenue and...
U.S. Attorney’s Office hosting opioid crisis town hall meeting Tuesday at Cullman Civic Center
BIRMINGHAM – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama will join with school and government officials in Cullman on Tuesday, Oct. 23, for a town hall meeting to discuss the opioid crisis and its effects on families in the Cullman area.
The...
Ivey awards $291K grant to Cullman Co. for Stony Lonesome facility
Gov. Kay Ivey awarded the Cullman County Commission $291,294 to construct a bathhouse/restroom facility at Stony Lonesome OHV Park. (Tribune file photo)
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey's office on Thursday announced the awarding of $2.7 million in grants. The office said the funds will help...
Food pantry opens in Colony; award named in honor of Cullman County Economic Development’s Haney
Carpenter’s Cabinet President Chris Warnick and Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, center, cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the town’s community food pantry at the Colony Educational Complex Wednesday. (W.C. Mann)
COLONY - On Wednesday morning, Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth and Carpenter’s Cabinet...
Wallace State recognizes Phi Theta Kappa fall inductees
Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa honor society recently welcomed its fall inductees.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently welcomed new members during its annual fall induction ceremony.
Phi Theta Kappa is the college’s honor society, and Wallace State students are eligible...
With new stop by Popeyes, Cullman back on Greyhound bus line
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, representatives from Greyhound and others gathered inside the Chevron/Popeyes to cut the ribbon on Cullman’s new Greyhound bus line stop at the corner of Alabama Highway 157 and St. Joseph Drive. (Christy...
SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Oct. 16 middle school matches
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from Tuesday’s middle school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State. According to West Point coach Lee Henry, his team saw a second-round challenge from Cold Springs but continued its flawless season. Cullman continued well, but saw its first defeat...
Charges dismissed against former Cullman High Principal Bouldin; previous guilty verdict vacated
Former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin, right, thanks his attorney Champ Crocker, left, at a Wednesday afternoon post-trial debriefing at Crocker’s office. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning, a juror in the third trial of former Cullman High...
(Updated) Mother, son victims in fatal crash on Hwy. 69 in Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama State Troopers said late Tuesday that a Moulton woman and her teenage son were the victims in Tuesday morning's fatal crash on Alabama Highway 69 in Cullman County.
The victims have been identified by the Cullman County Coroner’s Office as Sarah...
Arrest reports: Oct. 15-16, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 15-16, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No reports provided.
Cullman Police Department
Monday, Oct. 15, 2018
Abbott, Kalyn W., 26
FTA- driving without a license
FTA- leaving...
Dyron’s Lowcountry to host benefit dinner for St. Bernard Prep
Fr. Marcus Voss, director of development; Sonya and Dyron Powell; and Abbot Cletus Meagher, OSB chairman of the board of directors for Saint Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman.
CULLMAN - In 2010, Dyron Powell, an alumnus of St. Bernard Prep School, hosted his first dinner...
BREAKING NEWS: Charges dropped against former Cullman High principal Elton Bouldin
Former Cullman High School Principal, Dr. Elton Bouldin (center) in court on Tuesday (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - In a dramatic courtroom drama Wednesday morning, a mistrial was declared and charges dismissed against former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin. The...
Rumors Deli named Retailer of the Year 2nd year in a row; new area business Lavish Boutique brings home 2 awards
Rumors Deli owner Annette Harris / Photo courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association
BIRMINGHAM - Out of a pool of almost 100 nominees statewide, two Cullman area business owners brought home Retailer of the Year honors Tuesday at the Alabama Retail Association (ARA) awards luncheon...
SURVIVOR’S STORY: ‘You have to get on with it’
Sonya Graham, on her last day of radiation in 2015. Sonya is a breast cancer survivor. (Courtesy photo)
Behind her wicked sense of humor and her refusal to take herself too seriously, Sonya Graham is a magnificent woman of strength, perseverance and inspiration. Her story...
Hanceville man killed in Blount County crash Tuesday
BLOUNT COUNTY - A Hanceville man was killed as a result of a two-vehicle crash in Blount County on Tuesday. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 31, 2 miles south of Garden City, at 2:48 p.m.
Alabama State Troopers said Christian Alexander Sellers, 22, was...
2 charged with selling drugs in separate cases
Oliver Tucker, left; James Doss, right (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - Cullman Police recently arrested two men on drug charges in separate cases.
On Oct. 9, the department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) arrested Oliver Samuel Tucker, 22, of Crane Hill. Tucker is charged with three counts...
West Point passes FY 2019 budget; long-awaited Hwy. 157 turn lane to open by Thanksgiving
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, left, speaks at the West Point Town Council meeting Monday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council on Monday night passed the Town’s FY 2019 budget. A detailed budget should be available...
Former CHS principal Elton Bouldin’s re-trial on trespassing charges underway
Former Cullman High School Principal, Dr. Elton Bouldin (center) in court on Tuesday (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin was back in court Tuesday for a third trial, facing third-degree trespassing charges stemming from an...
Voter registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 22
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Secretary of State's Office is reminding Alabamians of the upcoming deadline to register to vote in advance of the Nov. 6, 2018 General Election. Alabama voters will come together on November 6, 2018 to elect officials who will represent them at...
Mother, son victims in fatal crash on Hwy. 69 in Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama State Troopers said late Tuesday that a Moulton woman and her teenage son were the victims in Tuesday morning's fatal crash on Alabama Highway 69 in Cullman County.
The wreck happened Tuesday morning on Alabama Highway 69, approximately 2 miles south...
Cullman County Forestry Planning Committee receives Outstanding Forestry Planning Committee Award
Cullman County received the Outstanding Forestry Planning Committee Award for the Northeast Region during the Alabama Landowners Conference Awards Program Oct. 15 at the Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center. Members received a plaque and a $1,000 cash award. The honor goes to a...
Cullman County’s Stan and Suzanne Wood named Alabama Tree Farmers of the Year
Stan and Suzanne Wood, center, of Cullman County were named the Alabama Tree Farmers of the Year during the Alabama Landowners Conference Awards Program Oct. 15 at the Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center. The Alabama Tree Farm Committee selected the couple, who will...
(Update) 2 confirmed dead in Hwy. 69 crash
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two people were killed in a severe crash Tuesday morning on Alabama Highway 69, approximately 2 miles south of Bug Tussle, going toward Jasper. The incident happened around 10 a.m. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the fatalities.
According to initial...
(Updated) 2 confirmed dead in Hwy. 69 crash
Update 10-16-18 12:55 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two people were killed in a severe crash Tuesday morning on Alabama Highway 69, approximately 2 miles south of Bug Tussle, going toward Jasper. The incident happened around 10 a.m. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the...
2 Cullman residents charged with 6 counts of animal cruelty
Summer Figgs, left, and Michael Figgs (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - A local man and woman were arrested and charged with six counts each of second-degree animal cruelty Friday after a litter of 6-8-week-old puppies was abandoned and the animals died.
Michael A. Figgs, 26, and...
ALDOT’s tentative 5-year plan includes extra lanes for Hwy. 157 in next 2 years
Alabama Highway 157’s “bridges to nowhere” could soon have somewhere to go; road construction is slated to begin in November 2019. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) five-year plan for the period from Oct. 1, 2018 through...
‘This was one of our best years’
Fairgoers enjoy the swings at the Cullman County Fair. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The 2018 Cullman County Fair ended Saturday night after 10 days of thrills, exhibits, contests and fun. The Cullman Lions Club once again provided a wonderful variety of...
Virginia woman killed in wreck near Hanceville
HANCEVILLE – A Virginia woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on County Road 747 near Hanceville Monday morning. Alabama State Troopers said the wreck happened at 6:18 a.m.
Troopers identified the victim as Anne Therese Karaffa, 57, and said she was killed when the...
Friends of Frankweiler sponsoring student for WSCC Singers’ 2019 European tour
On Sunday, Friends of Frankweiler President Steven Sides presented a $1,600 check to Tiffany Richter, director of the Wallace State Singers, to sponsor one of her students on the group’s European tour in 2019, including a stop in John Cullman's hometown of Frankweiler. The...
Hanceville High hosts 27th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival
Band members react during the awards ceremony at Saturday's Mud Creek Marching Festival in Hanceville. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The 27th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival was held Saturday at Hanceville High School’s Ray Talley Stadium. Bands throughout Alabama travelled to...
Arrest reports: Oct. 11-14, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 11-14, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018
Anderson, Steven Matthew, 40
driving without a license
illegal possession of alcohol
liability insurance required
possession of...
Youth target teamwork during Alfa Leadership Conference
Cullman County students Ben Tankersley, Darren Roberts, Thomas Bell and Sydney Babb sharpened leadership skills during the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference at the 4-H Center in Columbiana Oct. 8-9. Tankersley, Roberts and Babb attend Fairview High School, and Bell is a student at Holly...
SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Oct. 11 high school matches
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from Thursday’s high school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State. West Point and Good Hope continued their winning streaks, and after an opening week bye, Cullman started its season with a pair of wins. Vinemont, Fairview and Cold Springs...
Fairview Elementary named Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School
Fairview Elementary School (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - Fairview Elementary School has been named a 2018 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School by Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Inc. (BRSE). BRSE is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides continuous improvement support with a comprehensive...
R.E. Garrison holds turkey shoot to raise money for the Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Fund
Shooters gather Saturday morning to take part in the inaugural R.E. Garrison Turkey Shoot. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - R.E. Garrison Trucking, through its organization Garrison Gives Hope, hosted the inaugural R.E. Garrison Turkey Shoot Saturday morning, raising money for the Stephen...
Hamrick, Chambers, Baumbach nab talent show prizes
Left to right: Chloe Hamrick, McKenna Chambers and Lizzie Baumbach (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, a small crowd took respite from the packed midway to enjoy the 2018 County Fair Talent Show in the Coca-Cola Theatre. Contestants competed in...
Sensory-friendly ‘Mary Poppins’ to take flight
Technical Director Noah Carpenter and Show Director Lauren Salerno are planning what may be north Alabama’s first sensory-friendly theater performance in this year’s production of “Mary Poppins” at Wallace State. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Oct. 25-28, the Wallace State Community...
Cullman Savings Bank commits $100K to Cullman County Schools over next 10 years
Left to right: Cullman Savings Bank Executive Vice President T’aira Ugarkovich, Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, Cullman Savings Bank President/CEO John Riley III, Cullman County Schools Special Projects Coordinator Dr. T.J. Franey and Cullman Savings Bank Senior Lender Matt Townson pose for...
Cullman Police investigating alleged drugging, sexual assault
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department is investigating allegations of an alleged drugging and possible sexual assault. The incident allegedly occurred on Aug. 11, 2018 at a private residence in the city.
Lt. Gene Bates said the alleged victim, a 20-year-old female, reported she was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Running game propels Addison to 43-18 victory over Tanner, securing playoff spot
Addison clinched its spot in the playoffs Friday night with a 43-18 win over Tanner. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune)
ADDISON- Addison (Class 2A, Region 7) looked to rebound from its first region loss last week as the Bulldogs faced off against Tanner in...
Arrest reports: Oct. 11, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 11, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Overton, Brandon G., 28
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
second-degree unlawful...
SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Oct. 9 middle school matches
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from Tuesday’s middle school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State. West Point and Cullman remain undefeated, while Hanceville and Parkside continue to work toward first wins. Vinemont had a bye this week.
Round one
West Point 315 - Parkside 90
Good Hope...
CCBOE celebrates student, faculty attendance achievements
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette poses with a group of students who won prizes at Thursday night's school board meeting for perfect attendance. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) celebrated students...
Ashland man charged in Cullman County child abuse case
Shannon Dewayne Waldrop (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - An Ashland man has been arrested and charged in a Cullman County child abuse case. Shannon Dewayne Waldrop, 35, was arrested on Wednesday.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), investigators began working with the Cullman...
St. Paul’s student Carter Daily wins inaugural Cullman County Fair Spelling Bee
Spelling Bee winners Destiny Siegel, third place; Carter Daily, first place and Jordan Graham, second place, with Cullman Lion Randy Kraft (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Wednesday evening, the Cullman Lions Club hosted its first ever spelling bee at the Cullman...
Wallace State student Amie Willoughby spending week at NASA’s Langley Research Center
Wallace State student Amie Willoughby is participating in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program’s visit to Langley Research Center in Virginia this week. Shown are Willoughby, center, and Wallace State math instructors, from left, Brandon Smith and Renee Quick.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State...
Cullman Regional’s 4th annual Trunk or Treat Oct. 25
Employees of Cullman Regional’s Emergency Department dressed up as “Old MacDonald” characters for the 2017 event.
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s fourth-annual Trunk or Treat event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. on the Cullman Regional campus.
Last year’s event was a...
Yip, yip, hooray! Fair dog show showcases canine talent
Savannah Bischoff with her Australian Cattle Dog, Skye (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The dog show, hosted by the Cullman County 4-H Club, drew a large crowd to the Cullman County Fair’s Tri-Green Arena this week, as young competitors and their dogs...
Arrest reports: Oct. 9-10, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 9-10, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018
Ball, Kareem, 18
first-degree receiving stolen property
Billings, Kevin Dwayne, 46
second-degree theft of property
Childers, Scotty...
Cullman Regional Family Care Clinic hosting walk-in flu shot clinic
CULLMAN – Cullman Regional’s Family Care Clinic is hosting a walk-in flu shot clinic in October and November. According to the hospital, most major insurance providers will cover the cost of the vaccination. The flu shot is available for ages 6 and older with...
‘All these years later’: Crane Hill couple who met at the fair 58 years ago enjoys Senior Day
John and Geneva Sellers enjoy the view from the top of the Ferris wheel at the Cullman County Fair (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Wednesday was the annual Senior Day at the Cullman County Fair, and one couple with a special connection...
Man drives off road, wrecks at Hwy. 278 gas station
A Cullman man is facing criminal charges after wrecking a vehicle at the Johnson's Pure gas station on U.S. Highway 278, just east of St. Bernard Preparatory School, and attempting to fight a Cullman Police officer. (Photo courtesy of Joey Duncan)
CULLMAN - A Cullman...
Arrest reports: Oct. 9, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 9, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Creel, Patrick S., 42
public intoxication
Henry, Patrick O., 21
FTA- open container in a...
Cullman youth bring home awards from Alabama National Fair Livestock Show
Evan Roden of Cullman exhibited the Supreme Grand Champion Market Lamb at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 7. His lamb was also Champion Heavyweight Market Lamb. He is shown with his father, Rusty, and Youth Sheep Show judge Mitchell Hankins of Sulphur Springs, Arkansas. Roden...
4th annual Caring for Cullman concert set for Oct. 18
CULLMAN - On Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Cullman High School auditorium, Good Samaritan Health Clinic (GSHC) will host its fourth annual “Caring for Cullman” concert featuring Triumphant Quartet and the Wallace State Jazz Band.
Triumphant Quartet (Eric Bennett, David Sutton, Clayton...
Hanceville’s Abigail Long crowned 2018 Miss Cullman County Fair Queen
Hanceville High School's Abigail Long- 2018 Miss Cullman County Fair Queen (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Hanceville High School's Abigail Long was crowned 2018 Miss Cullman County Fair Queen Tuesday night at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. Long also won the talent competition.
Other...
Think Pink luncheon focuses on breast cancer awareness
Cancer survivor and Cullman Regional Foundation Executive Director Maria Stanford with her son, Jack. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional hosted its “Think Pink” luncheon recently at Top of the Town in Cullman. In conjunction with breast cancer awareness month, the...
Arrest reports: Oct. 5-8, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 5-8, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 through Monday, Oct. 8, 2018
Adamson, Michael D., 33
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful...
Jacobs proclaims ‘Dysautonomia Awareness Month’ in Cullman
L-R: Kyle Guess, Athan Landman, Sean Landman, Cassidy Landman, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Kasen Johnson, Cory Johnson, Karlee Johnson and Heather Johnson
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday officially proclaimed the month of October “Dysautonomia Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman. On hand...
Good Hope passes sewer rate increase
Good Hope City Hall (Tribune file photo)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night voted to increase the City’s sewer rates.
Mayor Jerry Bartlett said, “The average customer will likely see an increase of just $1 as a result of the new...
Dogs big and small come out for Oktoberfest
Three dachshunds compete in Saturday’s Wiener Dog Races at Oktoberfest as part of the Cullman Kiwanis Club’s K-9s-4-a-Kause event at Depot Park. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest got a big boost of furry cuteness as dogs of all kinds turned out...
SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Oct. 4 high school matches
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from Thursday’s high school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State.
Round one
Hanceville 220 - Holly Pond 50
West Point 390 - Fairview 50
St. Bernard 200 - Vinemont 150
Good Hope 270 - Cold Springs 20
Round two
Cold Springs 50 - Fairview 40
St. Bernard...
Wallace State Mini Term II registration Wednesday, Oct. 10, classes begin Oct. 11
HANCEVILLE – Registration for Wallace State Community College’s fall semester Mini Term II classes takes place Wednesday, Oct. 10 and Thursday, Oct. 11. Classes begin Oct. 11.
Wallace State has a variety of options, including online courses, for students to register for during the second...
Arrest reports: Oct. 5-7, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 5-7, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Smith, Evon J., 34
possession of drug paraphernalia
insurance violation
expired tag
failure to register vehicle
Smith,...
Vinemont man who was facing manslaughter charges dies after weekend crash
Updated 10-8-18 11:15 a.m.
CULLMAN - A Vinemont man has died as a result of an early Sunday morning automobile crash. Alabama State Troopers identified the man as Brandon Adam Hamm, 33.
The single-vehicle wreck happened at approximately 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in the...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: help Patton find his forever home
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is getting full! Volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to an extra Pet of the Week:
Patton is a bull terrier mix (yes, that Patton, whose own bull terrier, Willie, was almost as highly regarded as the general was...
Goat Island Brewing celebrates Oktoberfest with 3 more medals
Col. Cullmann watches Goat Island’s Mike Mullaney secure the handle to the Duck River Dunkel tap at the Oktoberfest opening ceremony Wednesday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - After seeing its official brew for Cullman's 2018 Oktoberfest take a silver medal in...
Last evening to enjoy Oktoberfest!
Freddie Day Catering has been serving up yummy German food all week at Oktoberfest. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest 2018 is winding down. If you haven't been out yet, you have this afternoon and evening to enjoy.
At the heart of all...
Tiny and Petite Miss Cullman County Fair Princesses crowned
Left: 2018 Tiny Miss Cullman County Fair Princess Autumn Rose Cook; right: 2018 Petite Miss Cullman County Fair Princess Maggie Phillips (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The 2018 Tiny Miss Cullman County Fair Princess and Petite Miss Cullman County Fair Princess pageants...
3 million miles: Local Wal-Mart driver celebrated for 3 million accident-free miles
Cullman Wal-Mart driver Ken “Moose” Phillips crosses the “finish line” marking 3 million miles driven without an accident. Phillips was recognized with a celebration on Thursday and will soon have his very own custom truck. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Twenty-nine years....
Howell, Cook tie for title of 2018 Cullman County Fair Queen of the Kitchen
Left to right: Cullman Lion Dennis Berse, Queen of the Kitchen Monica Howell and Cullman Fair President Charlie Childers (Janet Chandler for The Cullman Tribune)
Left to right: Cullman Fair President Charlie Childers, Queen of the Kitchen Patricia Cook, Cook’s granddaughter Autumn Rose Cook (crowned...
Arrest reports: Oct. 4, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 4, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Byrne, David W., 23
FTA- third-degree theft of property
FTA- third-degree criminal trespassing (2...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office donates more than $15K to local schools
Sheriff Matt Gentry, center, is pictured with Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, to his right, and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, to his left, along with members of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo Committee.
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt...
Bigger, brighter, fresher: Cullman County Fair officially open
The 2018 Cullman County Fair opened Thursday. The fair will run through Saturday, Oct. 13. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Thursday afternoon, the 2018 Cullman County Fair opened with a ribbon cutting at the main gate, as a crowd of visitors...
Seniors enjoy bingo, music and more at packed Oktoberfest event
Members of the Irondale Senior Activity Center pose for a photo at Thursday's Cullman Oktoberfest Senior Day. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Seniors from Cullman and throughout the area came out Thursday for the annual Oktoberfest Senior Day. Terry Cavanagh and the...
Pedestrian hit by 18-wheeler on Hwy. 278 W in Cullman
A pedestrian was hit by this 18-wheeler Thursday night on U.S. Highway 278 W in Cullman. (Courtesy of the Cullman Police Department)
Updated 10-4-18 10:33 p.m.
CULLMAN - A pedestrian was hit by an 18-wheeler on U.S. Highway 278 West near Johnny's Bar-B-Q Thursday evening. The...
Cullman Police: 5 arrested on drug charges in 4 separate cases
Left to right, top, then bottom: Trevor Nunnery, Sarah Rose Adcock, Mikayla Delaine Burleson, Millard Terry Kendrick III and Kathryn Marie Scoggins. The last photo shows items recovered from the Kendrick/Scoggins arrests. (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) released details Thursday...
Fair queen pageant set for Oct. 9
(Top row, left to right) Chrissi Smith, Good Hope; Caty Hoffpauir, West Point; Angelina Wallis, Fairview; Desmarie Moore, Cold Springs; (Bottom row, left to right) Allbany Douglas, Vinemont; Abigail Long, Hanceville; Eryn Rainwater, Cullman; Lili Harris, Holly Pond (Cullman County Fair Association)
CULLMAN - The...
