Jack Aces, Elks raise more than $600 for Christmas Love
Participants in the Jack Aces Riding Club and Cullman Elks Lodge fourth annual charity ride pose for a photo at the Cullman Elks Lodge. (Christy Perry for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Jack Aces Riding Club and the Cullman Elks Lodge hosted the 4th annual...
Good Hope amends alcohol ordinance to attract new business
The Good Hope City Council (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council Monday night approved a change to the City’s alcohol sales ordinance.
In a move that the City hopes will attract new businesses, the council approved Ordinance no. 012-2018,...
CCCDC presents $50K check to Good Hope High School
Pictured left to right: Cullman County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney, Cullman County Economic Development Project Coordinator Tanya Sears, CCCDC board member Jamie Speakman, CCCDC board member Brad Williams, Good Hope High School Principal John Hood and Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope (Nick Griffin...
Chamber adds Furry 5K & 1-Mile Family Dog Walk to August’s 2nd Fridays event
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center’s #WoofLocal movement is ready to take the 2nd Fridays spotlight! Enjoy a night out in beautiful downtown Cullman and lap up our dog-friendly community by taking part in the inaugural Cullman Area 2nd...
Arrest report: July 19-22
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 19-22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
July 19-22
Abbott, Kalyn West, 26
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Armstrong, Dannie Joe,...
Wallace State WaLLi program hosting Aug. 1 informational meeting
WaLLi members from Wallace State Community College toured Bryant-Denny stadium and the Paul W. Bryant Museum in Tuscaloosa, with a side trip to Dreamland Bar-B-Que. (WSCC)
HANCEVILLE - An informational meeting about the Wallace State Lifelong Learning Institute (WaLLi) will be held Aug. 1 from 2...
Friends of Frankweiler welcome Eiflers back to Cullman
Husband and wife professor/physician team, Dr. Dietmar Eifler and Dr. Reingard Eifler are members of the Friends of Cullman in Cullman’s sister city, Frankweiler, Germany, and are currently enjoying their fifth visit to Cullman. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Sunday afternoon, Cullman’s...
Fairview band to host annual car and tractor show Aug. 11; registration underway
Cars lined up for the 2017 Fairview Band Car & Tractor Show; this year’s show will be on Aug. 11 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Tribune file photo)
FAIRVIEW - On Saturday, Aug. 11, Randall Shedd Community Park in Fairview is set to be filled with...
New Good Hope Raider Band director preparing students for upcoming season
Melanie Gonzales, the new band director for the Good Hope Raider Band, stands in front of a Good Hope logo at Good Hope High School. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE – Members of the Good Hope Raider Band met Thursday for the fourth...
Meet Neil Putman, the revenue office’s newest employee
Pictured are, back row, left to right: Debbie Harden, Darla West, Marcus Mattison; front row, left to right: Jana Shelton, Neil Putman, Barry Willingham (Christy Perry for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - When Neil Putman was just shy of 2 years old, he was involved in...
Wallace State students represent college at 2018 Student Leadership Institute at Eufaula’s Lakepoint Resort
Wallace State students attending the 2018 Student Leadership Institute were, front row, from left, Katie Burden, Jada Golden, Emily Dia and Challie Johnson, and back row, from left, Griffin Morris and Truman Boyd. They are pictured with Wallace State’s Dean of Students Dr. Ryan...
Cullman unemployment rate jumps up to 4.2%; Alabama at 4.1%
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) on Friday released unemployment numbers for June 2018. Statewide, June’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 4.1 percent, up from May’s rate of 3.9 percent, and less than June 2017’s rate of 4.3 percent. Cullman County’s...
Cullman’s Ornametals Manufacturing honored with North American Copper in Architecture Award
Metal workers move copper pieces at Ornametals Manufacturing in Cullman. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – Cullman’s Ornametals Manufacturing was honored with a North American Copper in Architecture Award for restoration for the company’s work on the Hadrian Cornice restoration in New York City...
Grandmother indicted for murder, hindering prosecution in death of Daniel Osborn now facing drug charges
Susan Winton Smith's May booking photo (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
Updated 7-20-18 at 9:49 p.m.
FAIRVIEW - Susan Winton Smith, 66, of Fairview, who had been arrested twice on related charges since Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigators discovered the body of Daniel Ray Osborn II,...
Pets of the Week: multiple pups become available for adoption on same day
Clockwise, from bottom: Libby and Spock, Chihuahua mixes; Dolphin; Turtle; Sweet Pea (Cullman County Animal Shelter)
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay reported to The Tribune that, due to multiple owner surrenders and stray pickups occurring around the same time recently, the...
Gov. Ivey awards $125K grant to Cullman County Board of Education
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey announced $784,991 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grants to support programs and purchase new equipment that will help students in six public school systems learn skills and technology needed for success in the classroom and beyond.
Two grants will support...
Arrest report: July 19
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 19. 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
Pugh, Ashley C., 18
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle
Hanceville Police Department
No...
After 31 years, Elaine Fuller retires from Cullman County Museum
Elaine Fuller and her family. L-R: daughter Jenny Malke, husband Wayne Fuller, grandson Casey Harbin, Elaine Fuller, son Jay Fuller and daughter Suzanne Harbin (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Thursday afternoon, the city of Cullman honored Cullman County Museum Director Elaine Fuller...
Victoria’s Hope finds home in Dodge City; open house Saturday
Victoria’s Hope founder April Bowen German said, “Donations keep pouring in.” (courtesy photo)
DODGE CITY - Less than two months ago, April Bowen German was trying to start a charity for single parents, to honor the memory of her mother Victoria Hammond Hankey. Less than...
Wallace State Alumni Association offering 2 holiday adventures
A visit to Callaway Gardens to view its Fantasy in Lights display in on the agenda. Photo from www.callawaygardens.com
HANCEVILLE - It may be July, but Christmas is just around the corner and the Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is offering two short trips...
Christmas in July motorcycle ride Saturday to benefit Christmas Love, Inc.
CULLMAN - Jack Aces Garage (the Jack Aces Riding Club) and the Cullman Elks Lodge are hosting Christmas in July, a charity motorcycle ride benefiting Christmas Love, Inc., this Saturday, July 21. To ride, bring a $10 donation or new toy.
Organizers ask that toys...
Christmas in July Friday at CWAC: 5 canned items and $5 per person
CULLMAN - Visitors to the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center can get in Friday, July 20 for $5 and a donation of five canned food items. That's per person, not per family. Alternatively, guests can choose to have the $50 enrollment fee for a...
Vinemont marching band prepares to show off new look, ‘crazy’ halftime show
Vinemont Marching Eagle Band Director Skylar King instructs woodwind band members during a “mini” band camp at the Vinemont t-ball field this week. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
VINEMONT – Vinemont Marching Eagle Band members braved the heat on Tuesday for their second day of...
Cullman Co. Commissioner Kerry Watson graduate of Alabama Local Government Training Institute
Kerry Watson (courtesy photo)
AUBURN - The Government and Economic Development Institute at Auburn University is delighted to announce that Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson has met all the requirements to be designated a graduate of the Alabama Local Government Training Institute.
Watson joins a select...
Arrest report: July 18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Allen, Darryl Scott, 55
third-degree domestic violence-third-degree criminal mischief
Dell, Cody Tyler, 27
probation violation- second-degree sodomy
Domino, Donald Kenyatta, 23
judge’s...
Shelby: Cullman Regional Airport to receive $450K grant for taxiway reconstruction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama on Thursday reported that 25 local airports throughout Alabama will benefit from more than $25.5 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants.
Cullman Regional Airport will receive $450,000 for taxiway reconstruction.
The funding was awarded by the U.S....
Cullman Florist opens in new location
Cullman Florist opened in its new location on Fourth Street Southeast Thursday morning. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman Florist, located in the Warehouse District since the April 2011 tornadoes, held its grand re-opening at its new location on Fourth Street Southeast with...
Ivey awards $200K to replace aging sewer lines at Cullman High
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced grants totaling $1.55 million for eight Alabama communities. Cullman High School will receive $200,000 to replace aging sewer lines.
Ivey's office said the funds are from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and will enable the communities to...
Sheriff’s office holding 2-part Women’s Self-Defense Class, July 26 & 31
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is set to host a two-part Women's Self-Defense Class. Part one will take place on Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m., and part two will be on Tuesday, July 31 at 6 p.m. Both parts will be...
Emergency Blood Drive today at Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is hosting an Emergency Blood Drive today, Thursday, July 19 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. LifeSouth has a critical need of all blood types. Donations will be accepted on the LifeSouth Community Bloodmobile located at the main entrance of...
Alabama State Troopers ask for public’s vote in national best-looking cruiser contest
MONTGOMERY - With 17 SEC National Championships to its name, the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide is part of this year’s Alabama entry for American Association of State Troopers’ Best Looking Cruiser Contest.
ALEA’s staff photographers — one of whom is a die-hard Auburn fan!...
Cullman Elks honor Bert McGriff for 63 years of service
Bert McGriff was honored with the Cullman Elks Lodge inaugural Elk Spotlight of the Month award Wednesday night, July 18, in Cullman. Pictured left to right are Randy Drake, Barry McGriff, Dale Ball, Bert McGriff, Karri Ridgeway and Jeff McGriff. (Andrew Cryer for The...
Saint Bernard students take college tour
SBP students tour Emory University: seated, (left to right): Alex Lewis, Kathleen George, Olivia Brown and Jackelyn Arteaga. Standing: Ian Sidley, Jimmy Schomburg, Dee Gann, Nicolas Borths, John David Grey, TJ Uhler, Caleb Norman, Conor Berry, Druss Hays and Claudia Fallin
CULLMAN - Early in...
City schools’ employees receiving 1-time stipend; personnel changes
The Cullman City School Board (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Board of Education held its monthly board meeting Tuesday and got the new business items started by approving a one-time stipend for all Cullman City Schools (CCS) employees. The stipend...
Arrest report: July 17
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 17. 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
Willis, Mikka A., 25
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Manning, Andy L., 71
third-degree criminal trespassing
Shaw, Crystal...
Outdoor Alabama photo contest now open
This ruby-throated hummingbird photo taken by Jim Flynn placed in a previous Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest.
MONTGOMERY - The Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest is now accepting entries through Oct. 31, 2018. The contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural...
City schools plan, prioritize for future growth
Members of the Cullman City School Board discuss issues with representatives of each city school at the board’s annual capital planning meeting on Tuesday. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held its annual capital planning meeting Tuesday morning to...
Calling all animal lovers: CAAWA needs your help
CAAWA’s Patricia Bentley poses with one of her rescues, Daniel. (courtesy photo)
CULLMAN - On the frigid afternoon of Dec. 23, 2010, Terry and Patricia Bentley were headed home to Crane Hill after a last-minute trip into Cullman. Patricia was exhausted after her shift as...
Election 2018: Rusk wins Fairview-Parkside seat; Marshall, Ainsworth, Pate come out on top
Sheriff’s deputies and poll workers line up to deliver ballots at the Cullman Civic Center Tuesday night. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, Cullman County voters headed to the polls to vote in the Republican Primary Run-off Election- at least a few...
Cullman Regional, local physicians create ‘Quality and Efficiency Network’ partnership
Members of the Cullman Regional Hospital Quality & Efficiency Network, LLC governing board of managers are pictured (L-R): Adam Harrison, DO, communication committee chair; James Clements, Cullman Regional CEO; Christopher Coccia, DO, executive committee chair; Jim Hoover, MD, IT committee chair; Ben Gomez, MD,...
Falling for fun!
Chris Boggan, a first-time skydiver, and an instructor glide to safety after skydiving at Skydive Alabama in Vinemont. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
VINEMONT – First-time skydivers and repeat customers alike showed up to Skydive Alabama Friday to- what else- jump from an airplane
Skydive Alabama,...
Garden City takes action after more than $5K stolen, considers re-establishing substation
Garden City Town Council (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - Last week, Garden City received an unpleasant surprise: someone cashed three fraudulent checks appearing to be written by the Town of Garden City, totaling $5,621.88 stolen from the Town's general fund checking account....
Duck River Reservoir opens for recreational use
Within minutes of hitting the water, Benton and Ray Buchmann were already catching their first fish. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday morning, the City of Cullman officially opened the Duck River Reservoir to boats and fishers and opened the 22 miles...
Berlin Town Council continues building municipality at 2nd meeting
Mayor Patrick Bates (left), speaks to Berlin town council members during their second meeting since incorporation. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
BERLIN – Monday night, the Berlin Town Council met for the second time since the Town's incorporation. The council's agenda included the passing of...
Arrest report: July 16
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 16. 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
Bradford, Kenneth L., 25
FTA- speeding
FTA- insurance violation
Garrett, Wesley N., 36
unlawful possession or receipt...
Black bear sightings continue to increase
Photo by Billy Pope, ADCNR
Add Jackson, Limestone, Marshall, Morgan and St. Clair counties to the growing list of black bear sightings in Alabama in 2018. In recent years, bears have also been recorded in Chambers, Elmore, Jefferson, Lee, Macon and Tallapoosa counties. These recent...
(Update) Shooting near New Caanan leaves 1 dead
NEW CAANAN - A shooting near the community of New Caanan has left one person dead. The incident happened Monday night at approximately 8 p.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Joshua Adam White, 35, of Guntersville.
Details were scarce Monday evening,...
Click here to get your Duck River Reservoir fishing permit
Duck River Reservoir (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - As The Cullman Tribune reported exclusively last week, the Duck River Reservoir is opening Tuesday, July 17.
The Cullman Economic Development Agency alerted the media late Monday night: "The reservoir will open to the public at...
COOLFEST: the Cullman-grown ‘pop-up’ cooling festival coming Thursday, July 26
Ben Johnson displays whimsical art that will be auctioned at the Agriplex’s upcoming downtown “COOLFEST.” These Alabama and Auburn penguins by local muralist Jack Tupper will be sold at the event by silent auction. For a little extra, Tupper will even personalize them! (W.C....
Cullman City Council acts on Hwy. 157 expansion, Brunner Street improvement
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council voted to pursue grants to expand or complete two area improvement projects, along with numerous other items of business.
Highway 157 expansion
The council voted to authorize Mayor Woody Jacobs to submit an application to the United...
CCSO investigating shooting in northeast Cullman County
LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/07/17/update-shooting-near-new-caanan-leaves-1-dead
NEW CAANAN - Authorities with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) are on the scene of a shooting in the New Caanan community, the sheriff's office confirmed. The incident happened at approximately 8 p.m.
The CCSO would only say that there has been a...
VOTE: Republican Run-off Election Tuesday, July 17
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, July 17, voters will head to the polls for the Republican run-off election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Here are some points to remember.
Do not vote across party lines in the runoff.
Crossover voting rules apply during runoffs. According...
AL Dept. of Veterans Affairs seeking Korean War veterans
Image courtesy of www.koreanwarvetsmemorial.org
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Korean War veterans for the Korean Ambassador of Peace medal. The Korean government would like to show its respect and gratitude for the devotion and sacrifice of U.S. troops during the...
Arrest report: July 12-15
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 12-15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
July 12-15
Badalucco, Joshua Wayne, 30
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
Bartlett, Rhett Stewart, 30
attempting to elude
carrying a pistol without...
Ivey announces BAE Systems to create ‘hundreds of new jobs’ in Huntsville expansion
LONDON – Gov. Kay Ivey welcomed plans by global defense contractor BAE Systems to launch a major expansion that will create a substantial number of jobs and add new capabilities at its operations in Huntsville.
In an announcement coinciding with the start of the Farnborough...
Ivey announces BAE Systems to create ‘hundreds of new jobs’ in Huntsville expansion
LONDON – Gov. Kay Ivey welcomed plans by global defense contractor BAE Systems to launch a major expansion that will create a substantial number of jobs and add new capabilities at its operations in Huntsville.
In an announcement coinciding with the start of the Farnborough...
Ivey announces BAE Systems to create ‘hundreds of new jobs’ in Huntsville expansion
LONDON – Gov. Kay Ivey welcomed plans by global defense contractor BAE Systems to launch a major expansion that will create a substantial number of jobs and add new capabilities at its operations in Huntsville.
In an announcement coinciding with the start of the Farnborough...
Cullman Christian School names Josh Swindall principal
Josh and Ashtin Swindall with their sons Everett Isaiah, Emmett Josiah and Ellis Haddon. (Photo courtesy Josh Swindall)
CULLMAN - Last week, the board of directors of Cullman Christian School (CCS) announced the hiring of Joshua (Josh) Swindall as principal, effective July 31, 2018.
CCS posted...
West Point mourning loss of middle school librarian
Amanda Thrasher (courtesy of Facebook)
WEST POINT - The West Point community is mourning the sudden loss of one of its educators. Amanda Thrasher, 49, who was the West Point Middle School librarian, died unexpectedly at her home early Sunday morning.
West Point Middle School announced...
Voter registration big topic at Cullman Democrats meeting
Party chair Karen Johnson speaks to guests at this week’s meeting of the Cullman County Democratic Party. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democratic Party spent a lot of time at its meeting this week discussing possible ways to ensure more...
2nd Fridays continue to draw huge crowds; big plans for August, September
Laith Al Dijaili, an event attendee, looks on as his dog plays with bubbles at 2nd Fridays in downtown Cullman. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – Cullman’s Warehouse District was filled to capacity Friday evening, as droves of people came out to enjoy food,...
St. Bernard quad getting a facelift
Workers from Kreps Concrete Construction are building the forms to start the walkway process.
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard has undertaken a major project during the 2018 summer months: the restoration of the central campus “quad,” located between the front of the Abbey Church and the...
Round and round for a good cause
Tabitha and Linley Bagwell enjoy a Ferris wheel ride during the Ferris Wheel Fundraiser in Cullman on Friday. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – Children and families came out Friday to the ride a 40-foot Ferris wheel and hear live music at the Ferris...
10-year-old Denna Chivers donates pavilion, table to animal shelter
Left to right: Capt. Tim McKoy, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, Denna Chivers, Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson and Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker stand in front of the new covered pavilion that Denna donated to the Cullman County Animal Shelter. Denna earned...
Cullman sheriff: jail food issue must be decided at the polls
Sheriff Matt Gentry walks U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama through the Cullman County Detention Center kitchen on March 27, 2018. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a memorandum to State Comptroller Kathleen Baxter which brings to an end the state’s...
Cookie, cookie, cookie!
Ethan Goins, 6, enjoyed making his cookie “tie-dye.” (Christy Perry for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Panera Bread in Cullman this week held its first Cookies for a Cure event benefiting Relay for Life. For a donation of $10, children had yummy lemonade and were given...
(Update) Law firm representing Cyclones president accused of theft releases statement
Karen Blackwood (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman law firm representing Karen Cowart Blackwood, the president of the Cullman Cyclones Youth Football Association who was arrested Tuesday and charged with stealing $14,000 from the organization, on Friday released a statement.
It reads: “The law firm...
United Way set to ‘stuff the bus’ with school supplies
Homeschooled students were invited to help decorate the donation boxes on Friday. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - With school starting back, the cost of supplies can quickly add up and overwhelm some families, especially those with multiple children. To help combat this, United...
Hanceville park vandalized; grills, parts stolen
Vandals cut swings in half at Hanceville’s C.W. Day Park. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Several grill grates and an entire grill have been stolen from the pavilions at Hanceville’s C.W. Day Park and the swings at the adjoining playground were damaged. According...
Arrest report: July 12
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 12. 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
Hollis, Robert L. Jr., 40
FTA- insurance violation
Garrity, James A., 58
FTA- speeding
Ellis, Linda D.,...
Hanceville council moves to establish veteran banner program
Juanita Culler, organizer of the veteran banner program in Arley, speaks to Hanceville City Council members during Thursday’s meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Citizens in Hanceville may soon see special banners around their city. The Hanceville City Council on Thursday night voted...
2 charged with selling meth
Tammy Moore, left; Liles Wimbs, right (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit made two more methamphetamine distribution arrests this week.
On Monday, the CSU arrested Tammy Rena Moore, 31, of Baileyton. Moore is charged with one count of unlawful distribution...
Alumni gather at Saint Bernard for annual reunion
Class of 1958- Front row, (left to right): Paul Boike, Robert Christy, Bob Keighery, Phil Cabri and Michael Duffy. Back row, (left to right): James Richmond, Martin Poe, Jim Alexander, Richard Frassrand, Weir Alexander, Richard Barbieri and Ken Friedrich
CULLMAN - More than 250 alumni...
Cold Springs students recognized by Alabama Lions
Cold Springs senior Matthew Blair on Tuesday night gives an entertaining account of his time at the Alabama Lion High School Leadership Camp. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
DODGE CITY - Cold Springs High School students Cody Bales and Matthew Blair were recognized at Tuesday...
Cullman Cyclones president charged with stealing money from organization
Karen Blackwood (Cullman Police Department)
Updated 7-12-18 at 3:50 p.m.
CULLMAN - The president of the Cullman Cyclones Youth Football Association has been arrested and charged with stealing from the organization.
Karen Cowart Blackwood, 41, was arrested on Tuesday, July 10. She is charged with first-degree theft...
Ivey announces Shipt to create 881 jobs in major expansion in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM – Gov. Kay Ivey joined executives of Shipt, the same-day delivery marketplace, and local officials on Thursday to announce that the company plans to grow the state’s technology industry by creating more than 800 new jobs in Birmingham over the next several years.
As...
Arrest report: July 11
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Ashley Carol, 32
FTA- first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana not for personal use
FTA- unlawful possession of a...
Local physician Adam Harrison glad he started education at Wallace State
Dr. Adam Harrison
CULLMAN - From his office at Cullman Internal Medicine, Dr. Adam Harrison looks back at his decision to spend his first year in college at Wallace State as a wise one.
“Sitting where I am now today, looking back there, I’m telling you...
Blessings bloom in new CCCDD program
Volunteers and Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled (CCCDD) clients pose for a photo at this week’s “Blessing Blooms” work session. In the program, event bouquets and other floral arrangements are recycled, creating new bouquets to deliver to nursing homes. The program was...
2018 Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy underway
The Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy class of 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The 2018 Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA) is underway this week, with students receiving training in matters of law enforcement at locations around the county, including the Cullman County Sheriff’s...
Bremen man charged with sexual abuse of a child
David Hyde (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on July 5 arrested a Bremen man, David Brandon Hyde, 34, for sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old. An investigator with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office specified only...
Arrest report: July 10
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Reports from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will now only be provided on Mondays and Thursdays.
Cullman Police...
AG candidate King files lawsuit against Alabama AG Marshall’s campaign
Troy King, left; Steve Marshall, right (Tribune file photos)
MONTGOMERY - Republican Alabama attorney general candidate Troy King on Wednesday morning filed a lawsuit against incumbent Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall’s campaign in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, according to King’s campaign.
The suit seeks...
Ladies’ Night Out Bunco Party set for July 27
The Altar Society of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cullman will host its popular Ladies’ Night Out Bunco Party once again. The event, scheduled for July 27, will begin at 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center with refreshments and fellowship.
The evening's event...
Vinemont council talks baby changing tables, new employee, holiday closure
Councilwoman Shirley Arnett and Mayor Radginal Dodson discuss town business during Tuesday night’s Vinemont Town Council meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
VINEMONT – The Vinemont Town Council discussed the ordering of new baby changing tables for the community center, the hire of a new...
Colony awards bid for community storm shelter
Cullman County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney explains terms of the storm shelter bids to the Colony Town Council. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council, with help from County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney, reviewed two bids...
Registration underway for annual EvaBank Midnight Run
Runners pose for a group photo at the 2017 EvaBank Midnight Run 5K. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Cullman’s wildly popular annual EvaBank Midnight Run 5K is coming up fast- the night of Aug. 3, to be exact. Registration is open now. The race normally...
Cullman EMA’s Little wins Pat Neuhauser award
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little, Commissioner Garry Marchman and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker. Little was awarded the Pat Neuhauser Spirit of Emergency Management Award. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director...
Davenport Reunion
L-R: Evelyn Aaron (86) James Davenport (90) Lillis Swann (89) (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
Hanceville’s Moody Center was packed for food, family and fellowship on Sunday during the Davenport family reunion. Local family members gathered along with several families that traveled for the event....
Arrest report: July 9
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Reports from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will now only be provided on Mondays and Thursdays.
Cullman Police...
Paintballers come out to play
A paintball player fires his paintball marker during a paintball game at Mt. Doom Paintball Field, Hanceville. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
Sometimes you just gotta get out there and run and just breathe heavy, sweat a little bit and feel better.”
player Jesse Waters
HANCEVILLE –...
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday July 20-22
CULLMAN – The start of the school year is just around the corner and so is Alabama's 13th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. Cullman County, along with the cities of Good Hope, Cullman and Hanceville are all participating in the tax holiday, which takes...
‘The Fab 4’: these long-term residents of the Cullman County Animal Shelter need forever homes
Left to right: Thumbnail, Jake, Eddy and Fred (Christy Perry for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Meet the four dogs who have resided at the Cullman County Animal Shelter the longest. These fur babies need a forever home.
Thumbnail
Thumbnail is a small free-spirited dynamo looking for his...
Good Hope council adjusts AGCOR land title, investment
Councilmembers Maxie Jones and John Harris with Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council made a pair of amendments at Monday night’s meeting and passed a new resolution as well.
The council passed Resolutions No....
Peinhardt Homesteaders hold traditional basket-weaving class, give class schedule for remainder of 2018
This melon basket was made by hand at Sunday’s basket-weaving class. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - As part of their purpose to revive traditional, simple living, the Peinhardt Homesteaders held their monthly basket-weaving class Sunday afternoon. Each basket made during these classes is...
Troopers release statistics for 4th of July holiday period
ALABAMA - Alabama State Troopers on Monday released traffic statistics for the Fourth of July holiday period. Troopers noted that In 2017, Alabama traffic statistics covered a 5-day period, which was from Friday, June 30, to Tuesday, July 4. In 2018, the traffic statistics...
Justice Department files sexual harassment suit against Randy Hames
Randy Hames is shown in a booking photo from earlier this year. (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department today announced that it has filed a lawsuit alleging Cullman attorney and landlord Randy Hames, 76, subjected female tenants to egregious sexual harassment in...
Wallace State AmeriCorps VISTA program accepting applications for 4 positions
HANCEVILLE -The Wallace State Community College AmeriCorps VISTA program is currently taking applications for anyone interested in working one of its outreach programs, earning an allowance and, upon completion, receiving funds for further schooling, to pay off student loans, or a cash award.
There are...
Arrest report: July 6-8
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 6-8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Aills, Dana Edward, 43
FTA- driving without a license
Briscoe, Wilma Bernice, 66
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Brock, Tonya Lynn, 41
trafficking...
Crane Hill woman charged with trafficking meth
Tonya Brock (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) on Friday arrested a Crane Hill woman, Tonya Lynn Brock, 41, for trafficking in methamphetamine.
According the CCSO, agents and investigators...
