Pair arrested in Cullman for trafficking methamphetamine
Henry Sellman, III, left; Rebecca Prater, upper right (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department's Crime Suppression Unit arrested and charged two people with trafficking in methamphetamine following a traffic stop Thursday.
According to a media release from the department, during the traffic stop,...
Wallace State Medical Laboratory Technician program celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 22-28
Wallace State Community College Medical Laboratory Technician student Khanie Cantrell, left, examines bacteria on a blood agar plate, while Anna Wheeler inputs her findings into an iPad.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Medical Laboratory Technician program will be celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April...
Arrest report: April 19
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Jewell, Jason Maclain, 34
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Letson, Jenny Marie, 39
possession of drug paraphernalia
illegal possession /use of a...
Topre, REHAU, Birmingham Fastener win state awards
Topre America receives the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Supplier of the Year award from Gov. Kay Ivey. (Photo courtesy Jamie Troutman/Cullman Economic Development Agency)
MONTGOMERY – Wednesday was a big day for manufacturers and suppliers in the state, as the Business Council of Alabama (BCA)...
Alabama unemployment rate up slightly to 3.8%; Cullman’s rate dips to 3.2%
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor released the state’s latest unemployment numbers Friday morning. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted March 2018 unemployment rate is 3.8 percent, up slightly from February’s rate of 3.7 percent, well below March 2017’s rate of 5.0 percent. Cullman County’s...
County school board recognizes team achievements
Cold Springs FCCLA State STAR Event Gold and Silver winners with Cullman County School Board Superintendent Shane Barnette (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County School Board continued its program of school outreach by holding its regular meeting...
Ribbon officially cut on Cullman’s Fire Station 3; Chief Reinhardt honored
Cullman City Councilman Andy Page, Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs share a laugh at Thursday’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the city’s new fire station. Reinhardt will retire with 40 years of service on April 30, 2018. (W.C. Mann...
Weekend fun: 7 events to enjoy
CULLMAN - Here is a handful of fun events going on this weekend.
What: Wallace State Jazz Band Big Band Ballroom Dance
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: Wallace State's Burrow Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 801 Main St. NW, Hanceville
The Wallace State Jazz Band will continue its...
Arrest report: April 18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anderson, Steven Matthew, 39
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Bartlett, Rhett Stewart, 30
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
unlawful...
Cullman’s Alexandria Gipson shows off transformative work at UA fashion show
TUSCALOOSA - Alexandria Gipson, of Cullman, presented transformative and forward-thinking designs during The University of Alabama's Tee Time Fashion Show in April.
Apparel and Design students from the College of Human Environmental Sciences showcased their creativity and resourcefulness in a show on the front lawn...
Pet of the Week: Baby Sorrel needs a forever home
CULLMAN - It’s been a busy week at the Cullman County Animal Shelter, with two adoptions and the resolution of at least part of a tragic animal cruelty case. Donna Ruttkay shared that even older dogs that are generally less adoptable are finding homes....
History lesson from an American Hero
Julian Campbell (Ken Brown)
Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) member Julian Campbell (98), gave a one-hour talk about his flying career to a history class at Wallace State Community College on Tuesday. Campbell told students about growing up here in the 20s and 30s,...
Fire Chief Edward Reinhardt reflects on 40 years of service
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt stayed long enough to see the completion of Fire Station 3 off Alabama Highway 157 and see his administration moved into new offices there. He is retiring after 40 years. A retirement celebration and ribbon cutting for the...
BCA, ATN announce 2018 Manufacturers of the Year; 3 local businesses recognized
Birmingham Fastener and Supply, named the Medium Manufacturer of the Year, has a distribution center in Hanceville, pictured here. (www.bhamfast.com)
MONTGOMERY – The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and the Alabama Technology Network (ATN) on Wednesday announced the 2018 Manufacturer of The Year (MOTY) winners...
Cullman Regional Sleep Center receives accreditation from American Academy of Sleep Medicine
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Sleep Center has recently received a five-year re-accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
Accreditation by the AASM is the gold standard by which the medical community and the public evaluate sleep medicine facilities. Cullman Regional is proud to...
Blue Eyed Rabbit open for business
The ribbon was officially cut on home and garden décor shop The Blue Eyed Rabbit Wednesday morning in Cullman. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Local home and garden décor shop, The Blue Eyed Rabbit, celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning....
Community walks to remember children lost to child abuse
Cut-outs representing some of the 28 children who lost their lives to child abuse in Alabama in 2017 were carried on Wednesday’s Prayer Walk at the Cullman County Courthouse. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - A small crowd came out to take part in...
Arrest report: April 17
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Abbott, Kalyn West, 26
judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Arnett, Carly Joe, 48
public intoxication
Burke, Tony Joe,...
Vinemont woman charged after meth, syringes found in home with 3 small children
Angela Simpers (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
VINEMONT - A Vinemont woman was arrested Tuesday and charged with three counts of chemical endangerment of a child after authorities allegedly found methamphetamine and syringes in a home where three small children were present.
Investigators with the Cullman County...
Hope, help, healing: Inside Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center
Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center Director Gail Swafford (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Tucked away on a quiet side street not far from Cullman High School is the office of an organization most Cullmanites know little about. Most folks have heard the name...
CCSO hosting 2-part Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class, April 23 and 28
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is hosting a two-part Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class. The classroom portion will be held on Monday, April 23 at 6 p.m. at the CCSO, and the live-fire part on Saturday, April 28 at 8 a.m. at...
Arrest report: April 16
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 16. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adams, Jessica Amanda, 26
FTA- third-degree criminal trespassing
Drake, Thomas Edwin, 23
judge’s order- DUI
Hanks, Heidi Lee Gainer, 50
public intoxication
Harbison,...
Jacobs proclaims April ‘Autism Awareness Month’ in Cullman
Left to right: Rhonda Davis, Amy Kampis, John Harper Kampis, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Jordan Davis, Stormi Brock and Penny Brock
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of April 2018 “Autism Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman. Jacobs made the announcement...
‘Making Alabama: A Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit’ opens at Wallace State; grand opening planned for April 19
The “Making Alabama: A Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit” will be at Wallace State Community College’s Evelyn Burrow Museum through May 24. A special grand opening and ribbon cutting will be held on Thursday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.The ball gown worn by...
Garden City cites 2 businesses for multiple violations; pay-per-call system planned for fire department
The Garden City Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - The Garden City Town Council issued citations to a pair of local businesses Monday night after a vote that determined both are in violation...
This Friday: Cullman Area Torch Run and Special Needs Track and Field Day
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Rex Sorrow enjoys a laugh with a participant in 2017’s Cullman Area Special Needs Track and Field Day. This year’s event will take place this Friday, April 20, 2018. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - This Friday morning the Cullman County...
Grandmother of suspect in Osborn murder facing charge in case
Susan Smith, the grandmother of murder suspect Andrew Maresh, was arrested for hindering prosecution in the case. Authorities say she knew the victim was buried on her property in Fairview. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - The grandmother of one of the men accused of...
Arrest report: April 13-15
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 13-15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Ballenger Christopher Matthew 36
FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Buckelew, Michael Andrew, 30
FTA- third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Canada,...
All about the kids: Safe Kids Expo goes on, despite wet, cool weather
Safe Kids Expo founder Judge Kim Chaney and Brooks’ Place Director Gail Swafford (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman’s Safe Kids Expo, sponsored by Brooks’ Place child advocacy center, had to be postponed Saturday due to the threat of bad weather, but some...
Cullman Regional to host Advance Care Planning Seminar April 19
CULLMAN - It may be difficult to think about planning for your future health care when you aren't sick but preparing a comprehensive action plan will help ensure you receive the care you want if you become seriously ill - even if loved ones...
Saints MC donates funds to Miracle League
Participants from the Cullman Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Program and Miracle League gathered at the Field of Miracles Thursday evening to accept a $5,250 donation from the Saints MC (Motorcycle Club). The funds will be used to pay the registration fees for all...
Walk MS: Cullman draws more than 250
More than 250 people came out to Heritage Park Saturday morning to participate in Walk MS: Cullman, most wearing signs on their backs in honor of those for whom they were walking. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The rain held off long enough...
Donna Harris crowned Ms. Senior Cullman County 2018
2018 Ms. Senior Cullman County Donna Harris (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Topping off a fun, entertaining event on Saturday afternoon, Donna Harris was crowned Ms. Senior Cullman County 2018. The annual pageant took place at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the...
34th annual Bloomin’ Festival set for April 21-22
Father Joel Martin, president of Saint Bernard Prep School, takes the keys to the 2018 Jeep Renegade from Scott Spitzer, general manager of Cullman Chrysler Dodge to be awarded to the grand prize winner at the 34th Annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair...
Cullman hooked on ‘The Little Mermaid’
“You got to purse your lips like this” - Sebastian (Justin Weygand) coaches Ariel (Marie Bean) on how to win over Prince Eric (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, among the hottest and most scarce commodities in the city of Cullman...
COLUMN: Disease-carrying ticks widespread across Alabama
The collection of ticks using sticky tape shows the abundance of ticks in certain areas in Alabama. (Emily Merritt)
As a turkey hunter, I am keenly aware of the threat posed by sneaking through the Alabama woods. And I’m not talking about the danger of...
Cullman Police host forensic blood analysis class
CPD officers practice photographing blood stains. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The classroom and training house at the Cullman Police Department (CPD) have been a bloody mess this week, and with good reason. Investigators from multiple law enforcement agencies came there to take...
Upscale eatery and pub 412 Public House opens downtown
The bar features custom shelving, 12 draught beers, and its own line of signature cocktails. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman’s newest eatery, 412 Public House, this week quietly opened its doors at 412 Second Ave. SE, near Christ Lutheran Church. Stephen Gannon...
Race sets Sportsman Lake Park aglow
Runners take part in the fifth annual Rock and Glow 5K Run/Walk Friday night at Sportsman Lake Park (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Sportsman Lake Park was a little brighter Friday night, as Cullman County Parks and Recreation (CCP&R) hosted its fifth annual...
‘Material Girl’: Pilot Club Fashion Show & Luncheon April 25
The grand prizes that will be given away at this year's Pilot Club Fashion Show & Luncheon (Peggy Harris)
CULLMAN - Need some inspiration for your spring and summer wardrobe? If your closet looks like it needs a make-over with fresh new colors, textures and...
Patterson earns National Superintendent Certification
Cullman City School Board President Suzanne Harbin, left, presented the certificate to Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson at this week’s board meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson was honored recently for earning National Superintendent Certification. Patterson was...
Arrest report: April 12
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Aaron, Benjamin Lee, 39
FTA- third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Bates, Mary Ellen, ,53
possession of drug paraphernalia
speeding- reasonable & prudent
unlawful...
Bargain Hunt open in south Cullman
The ribbon was cut on Bargain Hunt in Cullman on Friday, April 13. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Bargain Hunt’s brand-new Cullman location opened its doors to a long line of customers Friday morning but not until they donated to a local nonprofit....
CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with Carol Berry
Carol Berry (Courtesy of Carol Berry)
CULLMAN - This week, The Tribune caught up with candidate Carol Berry, who is challenging incumbent Tammy Brown for the post of Cullman County Probate Judge in the June 5 primary election. A Vinemont native and Cullman resident, Berry...
Pet of the Week: Sweet Sassy looking for her forever home
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay from the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to The Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
“Sassy, a beagle/hound mix, is approximately 1-and-a-half to 2 years old. This little beauty is a low energy pet, laid back but still very social, and...
CAMPAIGN 2018: Cullman GOP hosts 1st in series of town hall meetings
Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman greets an attendee at Thursday night’s town hall meeting in Good Hope. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Republican Party held the first in a series of town hall meetings, this one...
Parkside School earns Blue Ribbon Schools Lighthouse Award, named Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Parkside School, seen here on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, is located in Baileyton. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - April 2 was an exciting day for Parkside School, as it was named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (BRSE). The school received the Blue...
Cullman County hailstone now official state record, 1st entry in state’s new hail dataset
This hailstone, collected March 19 by Tribune reporter William Craig Mann (shown) in his yard in the community of Walter, has been officially declared the largest recorded hailstone to fall in Alabama. The hailstone had a maximum diameter of 5.38 inches along its longest...
Ivey requests FEMA assistance for Calhoun, Cullman, Etowah and St. Clair Counties due to March 19 storms
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a letter formally requesting disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Calhoun, Cullman, Etowah and St. Clair counties due to the March 19, 2018 storms. This request for assistance covers two areas: all categories...
Art in the Park canceled
Due to the threat of severe storms and rain Saturday, Art in the Park has been canceled. The event, which was scheduled for this Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Art Park, will not be re-scheduled; however, certain elements will be...
Arrest report: April 11
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Asherbraner, Leslie Carlton, 45
parole violation- third-degree burglary
Colburn, Dakota Chance, 22
second-degree theft of property
Hildebrandt, Madonna Lee, 40
violation of...
Ivey awards grants to Addison, Double Springs, Hanceville for police equipment
MONTGOMERY - The office of Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday that Ivey has awarded grants totaling $41,371 to provide equipment for three police departments in Addison, Double Springs and Hanceville.
According to a media release, the Town of Addison will use a $13,500 grant to...
(UPDATE) Pedestrian struck by vehicle in downtown Cullman
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in downtown Cullman early Thursday morning. The incident happened at the intersection of Second Avenue Northeast and Arnold Street Northeast by Cullman City Hall around 8 a.m. / Wendy Sack for The Cullman Tribune
CULLMAN - A pedestrian...
(UPDATE) Pedestrian stuck by vehicle in downtown Cullman
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in downtown Cullman early Thursday morning. The incident happened at the intersection of Second Avenue Northeast and Arnold Street Northeast by Cullman City Hall around 8 a.m. / Wendy Sack for The Cullman Tribune
CULLMAN - A pedestrian...
Arrest report: April 10
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adamson, Brenda, 73
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Henderson, Richard Anthony, 27
third-degree domestic violence- reckless endangerment
Kelley, Brooklyn Nicole, 36
second-degree...
Art in the Park this Saturday, April 14
The Art Park is located at Main Avenue Southwest and Second Street Southwest. The Art in the Park festival will take place on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. / Cullman Parks and Recreation
CULLMAN – Cullman Parks and Recreation will host its annual...
City school board gets ‘A’ from auditors; students, faculty honored
Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, left, with Cullman High and Middle Schools’ All-State Choir members Natalie Thrasher, Laci New, Kristin Chau Le, Angelina Hughes, Cici Tran, and CHS/CMS Choir Director Sarah Jane Skinner / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - It was an evening of...
New venue: Agriplex’s Harvest-to-Home Dinner at Wallace State this weekend
HANCEVILLE - The North Alabama Agriplex’s fourth annual Harvest to Home Dinner fundraiser is coming up and for the first time ever, the event will be hosted off-site. This year’s dinner is being held at the Wallace State Conference Center on Friday, April 13...
Cullman woman charged with 21 counts of animal cruelty
Elizabethanna Austin / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A Cullman woman is behind bars after being arrested and charged with 21 counts of cruelty to animals. Elizabethanna M. Austin, 33, was arrested on April 6 by the Cullman Police Department (CPD).
CPD Officer Rodney Banister said,...
Chance find in Germany touches Vinemont veteran’s family
A pocket knife inscribed “Prentice W. Ball” and “Vinemont Alabama” was found by Ronald van Meesen while metal detecting WWII foxholes in Alpen, Germany. / Photo courtesy Ronald van Meesen/Footsteps Researchers
VINEMONT - On Easter Sunday, Ronald van Meesen was pursuing his pastime of metal...
Jacobs proclaims April 8-14 ‘National Library Week’ in Cullman
Pictured are Cullman County Public Library System Director Sharon Townson and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs.
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday proclaimed the week of April 8-14, 2018 National Library Week in the city of Cullman, joining communities throughout the nation in bringing...
Arrest report: April 9
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Harbison, Jamison Brody, 22
probation violation- first-degree receiving stolen property
Hyatt, Brian Carlton, 52
FTA- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Miller,...
Go ‘under the sea’ with ‘The Little Mermaid’ at Cullman High April 12-14
In her treasure trove of human “whoozits and whatzits galore,” Ariel (played by Marie Bean) wants to be “where the people are.” / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - On Apr. 12-14 Cullman High School (CHS) Performing Arts will present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”...
New car tag decals eliminate waste, protect license plates
A look at the new car registration form, which prints the decal sticker directly to paper, saving tax dollars and helping to deter theft of car tags and decals
CULLMAN – Recently, the Cullman County Revenue Office implemented a new statewide organizational technique to better...
Construction of Academy Sports pushed to 2020; Cullman declares State of Emergency to aid storm victims
The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the extension date for the beginning of the construction of Academy Sports and Outdoors to July 1, 2020. / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council worked its way through...
Good Hope mulls specialized business licenses for peddlers
The Good Hope City Council / Nick Griffin for The Tribune
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council, at its regular meeting Monday night, heard updates from council members and mulled business licenses for peddlers.
Councilwoman Susan Eller gave a brief report, saying that hail...
WPHS scholars’ bowl team wins Snead Invitational, headed to state, national championships
L-R: Garrett Willingham, Declan Cornett, Gabe Aufderhaar, Will Parker, Kohan Lovett, Tom Parker / Photo courtesy Lee Henry
WEST POINT - Last Friday, the West Point High School scholars’ bowl team took first place honors at the Snead State Invitational Tournament, beating out highly ranked...
Arrest report: April 6-8
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 6-8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Shaun Patrick, 39
FTA- DUI- influence of alcohol
Buxton, Paul Edward, 41
possession of drug paraphernalia
public intoxication
unlawful possession of...
Alabama goes orange for Work Zone Awareness Week April 9-13
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation encourages motorists to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week on April 9-13 by slowing down in work zones, eliminating distractions, observing all signage and watching for roadway workers.
This year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week theme, “Work Zone...
Walk MS: Cullman set for April 14 at Heritage Park
Walkers fill Heritage Park at Walk MS: Cullman 2016. / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN – An estimated 250 people are expected to raise more than $50,000 at Walk MS: Cullman this Saturday, April 14, at Heritage Park, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The...
WVTM 13 to broadcast live Democratic, Republican gubernatorial debates April 11, 12
Top row, left to right: Former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court Sue Bell Cobb, Former Alabama State Representative James Fields and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox; Bottom row, left to right: Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, evangelist Scott Dawson and Alabama State Senator Bill...
Warm meal closes out cold Colors of Cancer Day
CULLMAN - Dozens and dozens of hungry patrons lined up to pick up their Swamp John’s dinners at the Cullman Festhalle starting at 4 p.m. Saturday to cap off the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation’s annual Colors of Cancer Day. According to one staff...
Will Harding named Rotarian of the Year
The Cullman Rotary Club this week named Will Harding Rotarian of the Year. Harding is pictured here with his family. / Brian Bradberry
The Cullman Rotary Club has named Will Harding Rotarian of the Year.
Harding earned a degree in agricultural business and economics from Auburn...
No rain, no gain: runners turn out for Colors of Cancer Day 5K
Samantha Crawford poses with Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation President Louise Cole after finishing first in Saturday morning’s Colors of Cancer Day 5K race. / Nick Griffin for The Tribune
CULLMAN - This year’s Colors of Cancer Day kicked off at the Cullman County Fairgrounds...
Community effort needed for local mental health crisis
Members of the new Cullman County Mental Health Advisory Committee addressed the media on Friday. Shown left to right are Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown, Cullman Regional's Vice President, Marketing Lindsey Dossey and advisory group leader Neal Morrison. The group estimates that to...
Wallace State, Cullman Parks and Recreation join together to help Kenya Relief
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College and Cullman Parks and Recreation have teamed up to help provide nonprofit Kenya Relief with computers and smart devices for its classrooms and prevent such devices from being placed in landfills.
The Lions Share Technology Drive will be held...
Holly Pond man jailed for selling meth
Robert Hood / Cullman Police Department
HOLLY POND - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit this week arrested Robert Clifford Hood, 60, of Holly Pond, charging him with two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
Hood was arrested at...
Hanceville man arrested for selling meth
Christian Sellers / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - Christian Sellers, 21, of Hanceville was arrested recently by the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit and charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Sellers allegedly sold methamphetamine.
Sellers was arrested in Hanceville and transported to the...
Arrest report: April 5
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Beebe, Tyrone Daishawn, 20
probation revoked- third-degree burglary
Elliott, Charles David, 40
FTA- driving while suspended
Graves, Steven Keith, 29
unlawful breaking...
West Point Elementary School kindergartner Lyric Antone honored in statewide poster contest
Cullman County’s Lyric Antone received an honorable mention in the 2017 Alabama Farm-City Poster Contest during the organization’s annual luncheon and awards program in Birmingham April 5. Antone, who lives in Vinemont, is a kindergartner at West Point Elementary School in Cullman. Each honorable...
Cullman County Farm-City Committee named best in state for 6th straight year
The Cullman County Farm-City Committee was named best in the state for the sixth straight year. The committee received the Overall Best Farm-City Committee Award during the Alabama Farm-City Awards Luncheon April 5 in Birmingham. The group also received Division I awards for Best...
Cullman-area students step into ‘shark tank’ to kickstart their own businesses
The judges enjoy samples from “Pixie Fudge,” which won $500 and a free booth at this summer’s 2nd Friday events in downtown Cullman at Thursday night's YEA! event. / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday evening...
CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with Scott Stadthagen
Scott Stadthagen / Courtesy of Scott Stadthagen
CULLMAN - Scott Stadthagen is one of the Republicans hoping to fill the Alabama House of Representatives District 9 seat being vacated by Rep. Ed Henry, R-Hartselle. Stadthagen is a graduate of the University of West Alabama and...
CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with Justin Morrow
Justin Morrow / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Last week, The Tribune caught up with Justin Morrow, one of the Republicans hoping to fill the Alabama House of Representatives District 9 seat being vacated by Rep. Ed Henry, R-Hartselle. Morrow is a Falkville native who attended...
CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with James Bowling
James Bowling / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - James Bowling is another Republican hoping to fill the Alabama House of Representatives District 9 seat being vacated by Rep. Ed Henry, R-Hartselle. The Tribune sat down with Bowling last week. A graduate of Danville High School and...
Rumors Deli: ribbon cut on grand (re)opening in new, historic location
Rumors Deli owner Annette Harris cuts the ribbon to mark the restaurant’s official grand re-opening at 601 Fourth St. SW on Thursday, April 5, 2018. / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - On Thursday morning, Rumors Deli officially completed its move from the Warehouse...
County cuts ribbon on expanded 6-lane boat ramp at Smith Lake Park
The first boat slips into the waters of Smith Lake from the newly-expanded boat ramp on Thursday morning, April 5, 2018. / Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune
TRIMBLE - There was a small crowd gathered at Smith Lake Park Thursday morning for the official...
Arrest report: April 4
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Edwards, Stacy Dion, 41
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Gilley, Colton Chase, 21
probation revoked- first-degree criminal mischief
possession of drug paraphernalia
Hathcock,...
CATA students map the way to ‘Career Island’
Carter Robinson, Peyton Oden and Jacob Ryder delivered the treasure map to the Cullman dental office of State Sen. Paul Bussman (second from left) Tuesday. / Photo courtesy Carter Robinson
CULLMAN - Last week, three students from the county school system’s Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA)...
Walking through history: Cullman Walking Tours begin this weekend
Tours meet at the museum steps at 10 a.m. each Saturday in April. / Drew Green
CULLMAN – While the annual Walking Tours did not kick off on April 1, the four weekend tours will begin at 10 a.m. this Saturday, April 7 on the...
BONUS PET OF THE WEEK: Hunter searching for his forever home
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is seeing more dogs than normal come in and is in need of help to get them adopted. The shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s second Pet of the Week.
“Hunter is a Mountain Cur/Plott...
STATE: Special Grand Jury report issued; Bentley investigation over
MONTGOMERY - Supernumerary District Attorney Ellen Brooks announced today that the investigation of former Gov. Robert Bentley and others has been concluded. The Special Grand Jury, empaneled in Montgomery County on July 11, 2016, has issued its final report and has been dissolved by...
Arrest report: April 3
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Alexander, Janet Michelle, 42
chemical endangerment of a child
Cantrell, Julie Fulmer, 45
probation violation- second-degree theft of property
Deen, Dena...
Chamber’s ‘State of Our Communities’ set for April 27 at civic center
CULLMAN - There’s only one place where you can hear updates about the area’s education, healthcare, government and more all in one day — and that’s at the Chamber’s “Chick-fil-A State of Our Communities.”
The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs Committee would like...
Goat Island beer wins big in tough Birmingham competition
CULLMAN - Goat Island Brewing, Cullman’s hometown craft brewery, just added another accolade to its collection with a win in the annual Alabama Craft Beer March Madness competition at Slice Pizza & Brew, a gourmet pizza restaurant and brewhouse in Birmingham. The victory was...
4 Woodland Village employees receive disaster assistance from ANHA
From the left: ANHA Communications Director John Matson, Woodland Village employees and disaster assistance recipients Melia Lewis and Robert Foshee and Woodland Village Administrator Emily Holcomb. Not pictured are Jayme Guthrie and Faithlyn Ward.
CULLMAN - The Alabama Nursing Home Association (ANHA) on Tuesday presented...
Holly Pond council talks storm shelter, licenses and new sidewalks
The Holly Pond Town Council met on Monday evening. / Nick Griffin for The Tribune
HOLLY POND - Circuit Court Judge Martha Williams, Probate Judge candidate Carol Berry and Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman each took a few minutes to speak at Monday night’s meeting...
Wallace State students Kaitlyn Richards, Ryan Ratliff selected as NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars
Wallace State students Kaitlyn Richards, left, and Ryan Ratliff are both participating in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program through April 25.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State students Kaitlin Richards and Ryan Ratliff have each been selected as National Aeronautics and Space (NASA) Community College...
Arrest report: April 2
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boone, Katrina Sheree, 21
first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument
Butler, Larry Trebor, 29
possession of drug paraphernalia
Campbell, Joshua...
Pet of the Week: help Priscilla find her forever home
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to Priscilla, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
“Priscilla is an Anatolian mix, approximately 11 months old. She’s quiet, humble, and unassuming, a laid-back, low energy pet. She understands leash etiquette, and she’s...
