Local author, artist, teacher present live art
Sharon Drake reads “The Reluctant Topiary” while author Ben Johnson South displays illustrations and artist Jack Tupper looks on. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Thursday, the Cullman County Library concluded its summer reading program on a high note with a live reading...
4th of July celebrations big and small: events kick off today
There are multiple Fourth of July events happening around the Cullman area this year. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Independence Day is Wednesday, but celebrations begin Saturday in Cullman County. From big and bold countywide fireworks displays, to smaller communitywide affairs, there are several events...
‘The most innovative park in the state of Alabama’: Connected Playground opens
Children play at the new Connected Playground at Ingle Park, while adults tour the new facility. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Years of planning, fundraising and hard work were celebrated Friday evening with the official opening of the Connected Playground at Ingle Park....
Porter resigns from Hanceville council; tractor show Saturday
Hanceville City Council members discuss council business during Thursday’s meeting at Hanceville City Hall. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – The Hanceville City Council will soon be looking to fill an empty seat.
During Thursday night’s regular meeting, Councilwoman Sharon Porter announced her resignation. Porter...
Arrest report: June 28
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Burkhalter, Debbie Sue, 51
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Cox, Joseph Lee, 42
second-degree domestic violence
Floyd, Keith...
Ivey announces GE Appliances Decatur expansion, creation of 255 jobs
DECATUR – GE Appliances plans to invest $115 million in an expansion of its manufacturing facility in Decatur, adding 255 full-time jobs, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday. Ivey said the expansion will bring the plant’s total employment to almost 1,300.
In a media release, Ivey’s...
Moss Service celebrates staff longevity
L-R: Alabama Funeral Directors Association President Heath Bowen, 50-year pin recipient Keith Patillo, 25-year pin recipient Gary Murphree, Martha Mosteller (who received a 25-year pin in memory of her late husband Darrell Mosteller, 25-year pin recipient Randy Speakman, and Moss Service Funeral Home Manager...
Local students named to Dean’s, President’s Lists for UA Spring 2018 Term
TUSCALOOSA - A total of 11,347 students enrolled during the 2018 spring semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President's List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's).
The...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: pick this Blueberry!
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s (bonus) Pet of the Week:
Blueberry is a German Shepherd/Husky mix who’s around a year and a half old. She’s a laid-back, low energy dog who could make a great...
Arrest report: June 27
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Cason, Donnie James, 60
harassment
Hopper, Christina Marie, 29
harassment
Lee, Johnny Dale, 48
FTA- first-degree robbery
FTA- third-degree robbery
Mann, Daniel Reece, 28
public...
New medical clinic opens in West Point
Nurse practitioner P. Diana Wilhite speaks to guests who came out for Thursday morning’s ribbon cutting at the new West Point Family Medical Practice. West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo looks on. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
WEST POINT - West Point Family Medical Practice and...
Troopers urge motorists to buckle up this 4th of July
Image credit: Pixabay
MONTGOMERY - Alabama State Troopers are encouraging motorists to buckle up this 4th of July.
According to Lt. J.R. Ward II, “In 2017 there were eight traffic deaths in the state of Alabama during the 4th of July holiday period. In seven of...
Met-South celebrates grand opening in Hanceville
L-R: Met-South owners Cathy and Don Jesse, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer pose for a photo on Wednesday morning, when Met-South celebrated its official opening in Hanceville. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Wednesday morning, Met-South...
Cullman man charged with three counts of selling meth
Jason Herron (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department's Crime Suppression Unit on Tuesday arrested a Cullman man for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
Jason Edward Herron, 42, was charged with three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. He was also charged with unlawful...
Ivey: Ridesharing law effective across Alabama July 1
Gov. Kay Ivey and supporters at the March 1, 2018 statewide ridesharing bill signing ceremony. The law goes into effect on Sunday, July 1. (Office of Gov. Kay Ivey)
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that statewide ridesharing is effective beginning July 1,...
Arrest report: June 26
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Brown, Alexandria Rae, 27
possession of drug paraphernalia
FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Bullard, Edward Anthony, 43
FTA- driving while...
LG Electronics to open Alabama solar panel plant in Huntsville, creating 160 jobs
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that LG Electronics, a leading provider of residential solar panels in the United States, plans to invest $28 million to open a world-class solar module assembly plant in Huntsville, creating 160 jobs.
LG will establish the new factory...
Cullman council approves special events, recognizes police officers
Officer Jack Springer shakes hands with Councilman Andy Page after being recognized for 50 years of service with the Cullman Police Department at this week’s Cullman City Council meeting at Cullman City Hall. Chief Kenny Culpepper is shown, left.
CULLMAN – This week, the Cullman...
Wallace State’s Kaitlin Richards, Ryan Ratliff selected as NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars
Wallace State students Kaitlyn Richards, left, and Ryan Ratliff have both been selected to travel to NASA’s Stennis Space Center this summer to participate in NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars onsite experience.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State students Kaitlin Richards and Ryan Ratliff have been selected...
Funding for economic development of abandoned mine lands to be available soon; Cullman Co. eligible
MONTGOMERY – Cullman County is among those eligible to apply for grant money to reclaim and develop abandoned coal mine land. Sec. of Labor Fitzgerald Washington announced this week that The Alabama Department of Labor’s Abandoned Mine Land Program (ADOL AML) will soon be...
Pet of the Week: Thumbnail looking for his forever home
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Thumbnail is a mixed breed dog whose build says he may have a streak of Corgi in him. He’s around 4-and-a-half years old, a medium-energy pet...
County settles with Werner Enterprises over bridge damages
The Cullman County Commission met Tuesday morning. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning settled with transportation and logistics company Werner Enterprises over the damages caused by one of the company’s drivers to a bridge on County Road 821.
At...
Arrest report: June 25
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bartlett, Rhett Stewart, 30
public intoxication
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Blomquist, Chari Susan, 57
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument...
Victoria’s Hope: new area charity serves single parents
April Bowen German and sister Heather Hankey with their mother Victoria Hammond Hankey last Christmas. (Photo courtesy April German)
CULLMAN - After Victoria Hammond Hankey passed away from pancreatic cancer this past May, her daughter, Good Hope Primary School first-grade teacher April Bowen German, wanted...
History made: Berlin holds first town council meeting
Berlin’s first government: (L-R) Councilmen Don Bates, Matthew Blair, Jimmy Quick and Donald Gunter with Mayor Patrick Bates (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
BERLIN - On Monday evening, the recently incorporated town of Berlin held its very first council meeting at the Berlin Community Center....
Good Hope steps closer to ordinance affecting CR 437
The Good Hope City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - A brief public hearing for Ordinance #013-2018 kicked off Monday night’s meeting of the Good Hope City Council.
The ordinance will rezone the...
Joppa man arrested for selling meth
Nathan Powell (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit last week arrested a Joppa man for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
Nathan Alan Powell, 27, was charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
According to the CPD, Powell was incarcerated in the Cullman...
Arrest report: June 22-24
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 22-24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Armour, Timothy J., 54
illegal possession of alcohol in a dry county
public intoxication
Burdette, Troy Alan, 49
DUI- .08 BAC...
Archers gather in Cullman to shoot for a cure
Matthew Burns, an archer, releases an arrow toward a 3D bear target during the 11th annual Shoot for a Cure 3D Archery Tournament at Camp David in Cullman on Sunday. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Saturday and Sunday more than 120 archers gathered...
Standoff in city of Cullman ends peacefully
Cullman Sheriff's deputies can be seen on the scene of a standoff in the northeast part of the city of Cullman early Sunday evening. The event ended peacefully. (Photo contributed by Tribune reader)
CULLMAN - A man who barricaded himself in a building and threatened...
Wallace State Singers to present “Sing America Sing!” July 5-7
Wallace State Singers prepare for their upcoming show, “Sing America Sing!” which will be held July 5-7, at 7 p.m. nightly, at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. Admission is a $10 donation, supporting the group’s 2019 European tour for “Stars Fell on Alabama: Music...
FEATURE: Inside Cullman Police Aviation
The Hughes 369A/OH-6A Cayuse, known to Vietnam veterans as the “Loach,” was designed to be a highly maneuverable light observation helicopter. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) has a resource that is rare among law enforcement agencies in cities...
‘Connected Park’ to open next Friday, June 29
The Connected Playground at Ingle Park features equipment for children of all ability levels. The playground’s grand opening is Friday, June 29, 2018. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism (CPRST) will officially open the long-awaited Connected Playground at...
Rotary Club awards scholarships
From Brian Bradberry, Cullman Rotary Club:
We were so proud to award Leah Smith from West Point High School and Hayden Hovater from Cullman High School Cullman Rotary Club scholarships.
Leah, pictured with her mother Lucretia, plans to attend Samford University, and Hayden, pictured with his...
Summer fun
Kids in Colony’s summer enrichment program met Smokey Bear on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Patricia Ponder/Colony Town Hall)
COLONY - On Wednesday, kids enrolled in Colony’s summer enrichment program got a visit from Smokey Bear, Colony Volunteer Fire Department Fireman Doug Farley, Forest Ranger Jason Downs...
3 injured in Jones Chapel tornado ‘are OK’
This mobile home near Jones Chapel was destroyed by a tornado Friday evening. (Courtesy of Phyllis Little)
JONES CHAPEL - The tornado that struck a mobile home between Jones Chapel and West Point left three people injured, leveling the residence. Hurt were one adult, a...
Cullman Regional Urgent Care welcomes Cindy Hawkins, CRNP
Cindy Hawkins, CRNP
CULLMAN - Cindy Hawkins, CRNP, has joined Cullman Regional Urgent Care staff. Hawkins is a certified family nurse practitioner as well as a certified clinical nurse specialist, board-certified in critical care. She is a graduate of Jacksonville State University and completed nurse...
Infant specialty store, Rattles & Rhymes, opens in Cullman
Owner Ann Still with daughter Emily Almonte and grandson Shepard Almonte (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Since Christmas, Ann Still and her daughter Emily Almonte have been working to bring a specialty store for infant and toddler needs to Cullman. Now, their store...
Arrest report: June 21
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bagwell, Brooke Renea, 31
FTA- driving while suspended
Bowman, Rebecca Sue, 56
possession of drug paraphernalia
first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana...
WaLLi members enjoy friendly competition in ice cream contest
Winners in the WaLLi Ice Cream contest are, from left, Linda Pearson, 3rd place, Chocolate Chip with Almond; Wanda Creel, 2nd place, Vanilla; and Linda Cornelius, 1st place, Tutti Fruitti Ice Cream with Pecans.
HANCEVILLE - Linda Cornelius took a chance that paid off with...
Holly Pond business leaders talk growth
Brian Poole, Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce director of business development, third from left, speaks with Holly Pond business and organizational leaders during a business roundtable meeting Thursday evening. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND – Thursday evening, eight Holly Pond business and organizational...
Gudger buys lunch for community at Busy Bee
Senator-Elect Garlan Gudger, left, with The Busy Bee Café’s Kitty Spears at the restaurant on Thursday. Gudger bought lunch for the community. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Busy Bee Café may have never seen a lunch rush as packed as Thursday’s, thanks...
U.S. Supreme Court says states can require online-only retailers to collect sales and use tax
MONTGOMERY - In a landmark ruling in the case of South Dakota v. Wayfair, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a 26-year-old decision and ruled that states can require internet retailers to collect sales and use tax in states where they lack a physical presence....
City school board approves early adoption of 2.5% pay raise for teachers; open house schedules
East Elementary Principal David Wiggins addresses the Cullman City School Board Thursday morning (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board early Thursday morning approved the early adoption of the state’s 2.5 percent pay raise for teachers. The increase will go...
Arrest report: June 20
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Lynn, Dalton Leonnard, 27
third-degree burglary (3 counts)
Pate, Carrie Bridget Pelman, 33
nonsupport
Shipp, Dennis Earl, 57
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Cullman...
A new calling: meet Good Samaritan’s new nurse practitioner
Stephanie Barnett is the new certified registered nurse practitioner at the Good Samaritan Health Clinic in Cullman. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Good Samaritan Health Clinic (GSC), the Cullman area’s medical service for county residents without insurance, welcomed Stephanie Barnett in April as...
Car show raises more than $3K for child hunger program
Scott Spitzer, Brenda Allison and Laurie Legg (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Pentastar South Car Club partnered with Cullman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to host the club’s annual Mopars at the Depot car show recently. The show brings Mopar vehicles from all over...
Arrest report: June 19
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bearden, Kristie Meshal, 47
judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Blankenship, Ashlyn Leigh, 22
judge’s order- unlawful possession...
Bremen man charged with intent to distribute meth
Donald Holder (Cullman Police Department)
BREMEN - A Bremen man was arrested recently after officers with the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) and the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force executed a search warrant on County Road 62, according to the CPD.
The arrest happened...
WSCC student Brye Forbes 1st Academy of Culinary Arts SkillsUSA gold medal winner, preparing for national event
Brye Forbes is the first Wallace State student from the Academy of Culinary Arts program to win a gold medal at the state SkillsUSA competition. She’s now preparing for the national SkillsUSA event, which begins June 25.
Check out video of Brye Forbes preparing for...
FEMA registration period ends next Monday
ANNISTON - If you are a survivor of the tornadoes and severe storms that struck Alabama’s Calhoun, Cullman and Etowah counties March 19-20, you have a week to register for federal disaster assistance. The registration deadline is Monday, June 25 at 11:59 p.m.
As a...
Cullman library to host premiere of original Ben South children’s story at ‘book walk’
“The Reluctant Topiary” was written by Cullman’s hometown author and playwright, Ben Johnson South.
CULLMAN - If you’re looking for something fun and original (and did we mention FREE?) for kids to enjoy this summer, the Cullman County Public Library will host the premiere of...
Cullman County Democrats discuss future events, campaign support
A selection of stickers was available for attendees. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The June meeting for the Cullman County Democrats saw heavy discussion on the group's participation in county-wide events such as the Sweet Tater Festival, the Cullman County Fair (and fair...
Arrest report: June 18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Blake, Barbara Marie, 35
probation violation- second-degree theft of property
Dollar, William Cody, 25
fourth-degree theft of property (2 counts)
Edwards,...
West Point’s Hwy. 157 turn lane project officially begins
WEST POINT - Mayor Kenneth Kilgo and the West Point Town Council met with T&K Construction at West Point Town Hall on Tuesday to hash out more details regarding the long-awaited Alabama Highway 157 turn lane project. Tuesday, June 19 is the official starting...
Dr. William E. Smith, Jr. named Cullman Regional’s first chief medical officer
Dr. William E. Smith, Jr.
CULLMAN - William E. Smith, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. has been named Cullman Regional’s first chief medical officer (CMO) by Cullman Regional CEO James Clements. Smith has served as CMO in a limited capacity for the past two years.
“As healthcare evolves...
Baileyton man arrested for selling meth
Brian Smith (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - A Baileyton man was arrested last week and charged with selling methamphetamine, according to the Cullman Police Department.
Brian Neal Smith, 44, was arrested by the CPD’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) and charged with three counts of unlawful distribution...
Pet of the Week: MacGyver will figure out how to win your heart
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
MacGyver is a hound/Anatolian Shepherd mix who’s around 1-year-old. He’s a laid-back, low-energy pet who could make a great therapy, service or comfort dog. He likes...
Garden City announces Freedom Celebration, upcoming paving projects
The Garden City Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - Keeping its June meeting short, the Garden City Town Council was excited to announce the town’s annual Freedom Celebration as well...
West Point launching food pantry; pre-conference set for Hwy. 157 turn lane project
The West Point Town Council on Monday night discussed the Town’s upcoming food pantry. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council held further discussions on a handful of issues at its monthly meeting Monday night, starting with the food...
Arrest report: June 15-17
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 15-17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Armstrong, Jason Eric, 43
FTA- third-degree domestic violence- menacing
Boone, Timothy Aaron, 23
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts)
Clarke,...
2nd annual North Alabama Homeschool Expo held at civic center
Event coordinators Brandy Thomas, Stephanie Pragel and Alanna Johnson (Not pictured: Elizabeth McDowell) (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Saturday marked the second annual North Alabama Homeschool Expo (NAHE), bringing students, parents and outside educators together at the Cullman Civic Center. The expo featured...
Addison woman pronounced dead at scene of wreck on CR 946
JONES CHAPEL - An Addison woman was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle wreck shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
Dorthy J. Williams, 67, was the lone occupant of the vehicle, which ran off the roadway...
What’s old is new: C-Street Café returning as Bulldogs Country Cook’n in Hanceville
On Friday, workers were making finishing touches like placing the new logo on the front door of Bulldogs Country Cook’n. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On June 19, Hanceville’s former downtown eatery C-Street Cafe will re-open its doors as Bulldogs Country Cook’n. Welcome...
Wallace State set to open community garden Saturday, June 23
WSCC students and community residents will tend gardens in raised beds like these located at Welti School. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - At the Hanceville City Council meeting Thursday evening, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Grant Specialist Kristi Barnett announced that the college’s...
8 Cullman-area students earn degrees from Samford University
BIRMINGHAM - A record 1,240 degrees were awarded recently at Samford University. That tops the 2017 record of 1,165. An estimated 250 students graduated with honors.
In the seven commencement ceremonies, 33 different degree programs were recognized, including the first graduates in the Doctor of...
Hanceville welcomes new shop and gathering spot for card and board gamers
Co-owner Nikolaos McCormick welcomes visitors on OG’s opening day Thursday. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday, Hanceville’s downtown revitalization efforts took another step forward as the city welcomed Outbreak Games (OG) to the old Hanceville Herald building at 111 Commercial St. NE....
May unemployment numbers up slightly: Alabama at 3.9%, Cullman County at 3.1%
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor on Friday released May’s unemployment numbers. According to ADOL, Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted May unemployment rate is 3.9 percent, an increase from April’s rate of 3.8 percent, and well below May 2017’s rate of 4.6 percent. Cullman...
Arrest report: June 14
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Burgett, Christopher Allen, 35
probation violation- second-degree assault
Childers, Joseph Matthew, 34
probation violation- obstruction- using a false ID
Davenport, Luther...
Cullman Sheriff: Don’t drink and drive, don’t text and drive, slow down
A Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducts a traffic stop. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry has a message for local drivers: don’t drink and drive, don’t text and drive, slow down.
According to a press release issued by the Cullman...
Locals recognized with 2018 Cullman Area Tourism Awards
Stone Bridge Farms’ Ron Foust received the Tourism Professional of the Year Award at Thursday’s Cullman Area Tourism Awards. Foust is pictured with Tourism Executive Committee Vice-Chair Katie Fine, left, and Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Leah Bolin, right. (Nick Griffin for...
Colony’s summer kids’ programs going strong; Educational Complex gets improvement grant
Kids tend a raised garden bed at Colony’s Educational Complex. (Photo courtesy Town of Colony)
COLONY - After success in 2017, the Town of Colony cranked its summer enrichment program back up this year. The program is based at the Educational Complex and includes educational...
CCBOE awards contract for Good Hope upgrades, announces personnel changes; lunch prices going up
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) voted to approve a maintenance department bid from P.G. Wells Enterprises, Inc. for electrical upgrades and renovations at Good Hope High School in the amount of $324,777. This project will be paid...
Not his first rodeo: Former Alabama AG and current AG candidate Troy King visits with supporters in West Point
Troy King, third from left, is flanked by Bradley Williams, far left, and Josh Speakman, far right, along with Brandin’ Iron employees at the restaurant Thursday evening. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
WEST POINT - West Point’s Brandin’ Iron Steakhouse welcomed a special guest Thursday...
Hanceville Council talks solar energy, community improvement projects
Wallace State’s Kristi Barnett addressed the Hanceville City Council about the school’s community garden project. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - At its regular meeting Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council heard about current and upcoming projects to improve the community and grow the...
Cullman celebrates Flag Day with annual event
Round 2's Greg Burks performs "God Bless America" as Col. Ken Brown looks on at the Cullman Elks Lodge during Wednesday night's Flag Day celebration. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Dozens made their way to the Elks Lodge Wednesday night for Cullman’s annual...
Vinemont receives clean financial audit
The Vinemont Town Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council welcomed Todd Johnson and others from The Church at the Atrium to its meeting Tuesday night. The church group...
Ivey: Facebook to invest $750 million in new data center in Huntsville
Artist rendering of the Huntsville data center
HUNTSVILLE – Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that Facebook will invest $750 million to build a data center in Huntsville, creating 100 high-paying jobs. Ivey was joined for the announcement by Facebook representatives and local leaders.
The official...
Arrest report: June 13
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Allred, Dustyn Herndon, 23
writ of arrest- child support
Carter, Kenneth Shane, 36
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree criminal mischief
Ellis Daniel...
Inside Technology Village Cullman with newly-named Director, John Wessel
Director John Wessel in the Technology Village Cullman office (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council took a major step toward the full operation of Technology Village Cullman (TVC), approving the hiring of John Wessel as director. On...
Dr. Ryan Smith appointed new dean of students at Wallace State Community College
Dr. Ryan Smith
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College has announced the appointment of Dr. Ryan Smith as dean of students. He will assume the new role on July 2.
“Wallace State looks forward to continuing to strengthen access, opportunity and success for all students under...
Falkville man killed in single-vehicle crash
HARTSELLE - A Falkville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at 2 a.m. Thursday morning, June 14, according to Alabama State Troopers.
Troopers said Phillip Wayne Penn, 60, was killed when the 2000 Jeep Wrangler he was driving left Alabama Highway 36 and struck...
Cullman County Republican Women hear from 3 run-off candidates
Sen. Gerald Dial speaks at the Cullman County Republican Women meeting this week. Dial is facing Rick Pate in the July 17 runoff for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Attendees of this month’s meeting of the Cullman...
UPDATE FROM THE TRAIL: Fairview veteran reaches 700-mile mark on Appalachian Trail
Col. Donald Fallin is keeping The Tribune apprised of his progress as he hikes the Appalachian Trail to raise funds for children of fallen warriors. (contributed)
VIRGINIA - On Monday afternoon, Fairview veteran, Col. Donald Fallin (U.S. Army, retired) passed the 700-mile mark on the...
Summer safety: swimming
CULLMAN - As summer progresses and heat indexes rise, pools, lakes and beaches will see more and more usage each day. While fun, dangers exist for swimmers, especially younger children. Drowning can happen to anybody under the wrong circumstances; swimmers should be aware of...
Arrest report: June 12
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Dill, Aubrey Joseph II, 36
disorderly conduct
Dill, Naomi Lynne, 39
public intoxication
Freeman, John Steven, 53
harassing communications
FTA- possession of drug...
Fun, family-friendly Flag Day celebration tonight at Elks Lodge
Sons of the American Revolution member Smokey Ferguson with the Pine Tree Flag, which was used very early in the American Revolution (Col. Ken Brown)
CULLMAN - Cullman’s annual Flag Day celebration will be held at the Elks Lodge tonight, Wednesday, June 13 at 7...
‘Libraries Rock’ events through June at Cullman library
The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library is hosting “Libraries Rock” events through June. (Noah Galilee for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - As part of its "Libraries Rock!" program, the Cullman County Public Library’s main branch will be hosting different speakers and presentations three...
Colony votes to establish a Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry
The Colony Town Council welcomed representatives from Quality of Life Health Services and Carpenter’s Cabinet to its meeting Tuesday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council welcomed Chris Warnick, founder of Carpenter’s Cabinet, a Falkville-based nonprofit food...
Cullman Commission passes resolution to increase local mental health services
WellStone Behavioral Health COO Chris Van Dyke speaks about the Stepping Up Initiative at Tuesday's Cullman County Commission meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday morning, the Cullman County Commission approved a resolution allowing it to sign on to the Stepping Up...
Good Hope moves to encourage development on County Road 437, recognizes fishing team
The Good Hope City Council recognized the Good Hope Fishing Team for its performance at the state tournament. Good Hope took second place at the tournament and qualified for the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series National Championship. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD...
Arrest report: June 11
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Amaro, Anthony Dwayne, 34
possession of drug paraphernalia
Beavers, Cody Nathaniel, 26
first-degree theft of property
Brasher, Tracy Nicole, 27
FTA- DUI
Enochs,...
Busy meeting: Cullman names Technology Village director, approves deteriorated properties ordinance
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer with the new Technology Village Director John Wessel (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council had a busy evening Monday, with business ranging from run-down old buildings to the City’s newest appointed office.
Technology Village...
City of Cullman names John Wessel director of new Technology Village
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer with new Technology Village Cullman Director John Wessel (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – At its meeting Monday evening, the Cullman City Council officially approved the hiring of John Wessel as the director of Technology Village Cullman...
‘Opportunity Zones’ meeting Tuesday, June 12 at Cullman City Hall
CULLMAN - CPAs, bankers, lawyers, developers, investors, entrepreneurs and property owners in the city of Cullman are urged to attend a free meeting on Tuesday, June 12 from 10 a.m.-noon in the Cullman City Hall auditorium for more details on the new alternative economic...
Annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer event draws crowd for a good cause
An archer takes aim at his target at this year’s Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer tournament in Cullman. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Bowhunters of Alabama (BHA) and the Heritage Archery Club teamed up to co-host the seventh-annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer 3-D Archery...
Arrest report: June 8-10
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 8-10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Abbott, Kalyn West, 26
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Coleman, Alex Wesley, 20
attempting...
GrubSouth restaurant delivery service takes off this Thursday in Cullman; drivers wanted
CULLMAN - Look out, Cullman residents: restaurant delivery service will be available beginning this Thursday, June 14. Huntsville-based GrubSouth, which started six years ago in a Huntsville living room, has gone from contracting with nine restaurants to now between 150-200 in Huntsville, Madison, Athens...
18 local students make JSU’s spring 2018 honor’s list
JACKSONVILLE - Jacksonville State University has announced its honor's list for spring 2018. To be named to the President's List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 GPA while attending full-time. Full-time students earning a GPA of 3.5-3.99 are named to the Deans' List...
City school board awards contracts for East, West Elementary roofs; personnel changes announced
CULLMAN - This week, the Cullman City School Board approved recommendations from Stephen Ward & Associates, Inc. to award a contract to low bidder Porter Roofing Contractors, Inc. from Morrison, Tennessee for roof replacement at West Elementary School and to award a contract to...
