Wallace State celebrating National Community College Month in April
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, center, signed a proclamation designating April as Community College Month. Pictured are from left: Paul Knetter of Springville, a business major, representing Rotaract; John Elliott of Joppa, a general studies major, representing Phi Theta Kappa; Maci Key of Hayden, a...
Cullman judges update bail bond schedule; drug trafficking, manufacturing bond amounts cut in half
CULLMAN - Cullman County’s circuit and district judges recently decided to update the county’s bail bond schedule, which had been in effect since 2016. Several drug-related offenses on the schedule have had bond amounts drastically reduced, and two lesser offenses--criminal littering and consumption/possession of...
Auburn Club Scholarship Banquet May 3; order tickets by April 26
The Cullman County Auburn Club will hold its Scholarship Banquet at the Cullman Civic Center on May 3, 2018. The speaker will be OL coach J.B. Grimes. The eagle Spirit will be available for pictures from 5-7 p.m.
Tickets are $35 for adults and $15...
County Commission chooses Craft & Associates for storm repairs
The Cullman County Commission held a special-called meeting on Monday to pick a company to repair storm-damaged buildings. / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - On Monday afternoon, the Cullman County Commission held a special meeting to review proposals from three construction companies to...
New advisory committee launches 3-phase plan for Cullman’s mental health crisis
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional on Monday announced the formation of the Cullman County Mental Health Advisory Committee and its three-phase plan to address Cullman County’s mental health crisis. Nationally, said a statement from the hospital, the suicide rate increased 22 percent between 2005 and...
Arrest report: March 29-April 1
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 29-April 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (March 29-April 1)
Bailey, Ashley Carol, 32
FTA- first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana not for personal use
Burnham,...
The rumors are true: Rumors Deli now open!
The Rumors crew ready for business on Monday morning. / W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune
CULLMAN - The rumors are true! Annette Harris has been hinting for several days that Rumors Deli would be ready to open soon in its new location at 601...
Wallace State’s Christine Wiggins and Karen Morris selected for NISOD Excellence Awards
Christine Wiggins, left; Karen Morris, right
HANCEVILLE - Two Wallace State employees–Christine Wiggins, success coach coordinator, and Karen Morris, English instructor–have been named recipients of the 2018 NISOD Excellence Awards.
NISOD, a professional development organization for community college faculty, staff and administrators, which is affiliated...
CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with Alex Chaney
Alex Chaney / W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune
CULLMAN - As we near the June 5 primary election, The Tribune is sitting down with all of the candidates voters will see of their ballots. In this installment, we hear from Alex Chaney. A Cullman...
CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with Rep. Corey Harbison
Corey Harbison / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - As we near the June 5 primary election, The Tribune is sitting down with all of the candidates voters will see of their ballots. In this installment, we hear from Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope, who serves...
‘Paws in the Park 2018’ sees adoptions galore!
A shelter dog gets a snuggle from one of the many children who stopped by Paws at the Park on Saturday. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Control and the Cullman County Animal Shelter on Saturday celebrated “Paws in the Park” at Sportsman...
Cullman hail storm’s silver lining
The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety’s Ross Maiden scans the largest of five preserved hailstones collected during the March 19 storm. / Photo W.C. Mann/The Cullman Tribune
WALTER - When bad storm clouds roll through Cullman County, they always seem to have behind them...
Need to get rid of large, unwanted items? Citywide Spring Cleanup April 2-6
CULLMAN - Cullman’s annual citywide spring cleanup is next week, April 2-6. During spring cleanup, city sanitation will pick up large unwanted appliances, furniture, mattresses, etc. for customers at no extra charge.
This year’s haul may be bigger than usual considering the amount of damage...
Mayor proclaims ‘MS Awareness Month’ in Cullman; Walk MS scheduled for April 14
Pictured, left to right, are: Deb Bower, Ron Seybold, Jennifer Caudle, Scott Cooley, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Dr. Christopher LaGanke, Sheila Edwards, Gena Hamilton and Jina Kelly.
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of March 2018 "MS Awareness Month" in the city...
Local business gives back on Good Friday
Left to right: Justin Westmoreland, Robert Taylor, Hal Wright / Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope Service Center spent the Good Friday holiday giving back to the community by offering free oil changes all day. Cars were lined up out...
Vandalism and theft becoming an issue for County Parks
Two suspects vandalized the coin-operated horse ride at Sportsman Lake Park Wednesday night. / Noah Galilee
CULLMAN – On Thursday morning, staff at Sportsman Lake Park arrived to find a newly purchased coin-operated horse ride had been damaged. And this isn’t the first time Sportsman...
Arrest report: March 29
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 29. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Posey, Bobby J., 31
FTA- improper brake light
FTA- driving without a license
Aderhold, Nicholas H.,...
Mayor Jacobs joins Cullman County in proclaiming April ‘Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month’
Pictured, left to right: Haley Gains, Liana Hill, Kaylee Proctor, Gail Swafford, Blakely Hopper, Jill Herring, and Tyler Newman (all from Brooks’ Place); Mayor Woody Jacobs; Jennifer Jackson-Kilgo (DHR), Nancy Bryant (Cullman Caring for Kids), Amanda Buchanan (DHR), PJ Bicknell (DHR), Candace Lingo (Cullman...
Milo’s to donate 5 $1K grants to education organizations in Cullman County
In Walker County, Milo’s granted Valley Junior High School $1,000 to build a pavilion for its library. / Milo’s
BIRMINGHAM - Milo’s Hamburgers is giving five $1,000 grants to schools and education organizations in Cullman County. Milo’s is giving the grants through its “Little Something...
UA Honors College selects Cullman’s Will Raney as ambassador
TUSCALOOSA - Cullman’s Will Raney has been selected as an Honors College ambassador at The University of Alabama for the 2018/2019 school year. Honors ambassadors represent the Honors College at recruitment and alumni events and host prospective students during campus visits. Honors College ambassadors...
Cullman’s Carolina Holbrook selected for Who’s Who at Mississippi College
Carolina Holbrook is pictured with Dr. Jim Turcotte, vice president for enrollment services and dean of students at Mississippi College.
CLINTON, Miss. - Carolina Holbrook, of Cullman, has been selected to Who's Who at Mississippi College. Mississippi College leaders recently recognized 89 outstanding students at...
3 Joppa residents jailed after children test positive for meth
Billy Alexander, Madison Knowles, Tracy Knowles / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
JOPPA - Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Wednesday charged three people in the community of Joppa with two counts each of chemical endangerment of a child.
Billy Allen Alexander, 49, Madison...
Arrest report: March 28
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Alexander, Billy Allen, 49
chemical endangerment of a child (2 counts)
Beebe, Tyrone Daishawn, 20
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful...
Mayor Jacobs proclaims April 2-8 ‘Public Health Week’ in Cullman
Pictured left to right are Judy Smith, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Anita Batemon and Rachel Sullenger.
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed the week of April 2-8, 2018, “Public Health Week” in Cullman, urging citizens to recognize the many contributions of the public...
Sanchez appointed new director of Ave Maria Grotto
Brother Marion Sanchez / St. Bernard
CULLMAN - Abbot Cletus Meagher recently appointed Brother Marion Sanchez as the director of Ave Maria Grotto following the retirement of former director, Bill Ellis.
Originally from LaSalle, Illinois, Brother Marion professed his first monastic vows at Saint Bernard Abbey...
Annual egg hunt a hopping good time
Members of Cullman's special needs community enjoyed an Easter egg hunt at The Field of Miracles Wednesday evening. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) Therapeutic Recreation and the Cullman Miracle League joined together for the groups’ annual Easter Egg Hunt at...
Ivey signs Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act to provide better broadband access to rural areas
Gov. Kay Ivey signed the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act into law on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. / Photo courtesy of the Governor's Office
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law SB149, the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act, authorizing the creation of a broadband...
Voters will now decide what happens to excess jail food money
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry in the kitchen of the Cullman County Detention Center on Tuesday, March 27. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Voters will now have the final say about what happens to leftover food funds for Cullman County inmates. The Alabama Senate on...
Arrest report: March 27
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Armstrong, Kevin Wayne, 39
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Barbee, Isaac Tyler, 26
public...
2 Cullman-area students on Provost’s List, 1 graduates from Troy University
TROY - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for Term 3 of the 2017/2018 academic year.
Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of...
Expanded Colors of Cancer Day set for April 7
CULLMAN - This year’s Colors of Cancer Day will include three events, with a chance for everyone to participate and help raise funds for the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation. The events will take place on Saturday, April 7.
First up will be the fourth...
Gentry speaks about Fairview murder
Sheriff Matt Gentry speaks to reporters Tuesday afternoon. / W.C. Mann
FAIRVIEW - On Tuesday afternoon, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry spoke with the media about the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn II, of Hartselle, and the joint Hartselle Police/Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigation...
Congressman Aderholt surveys storm damage at sheriff’s office, detention center
Looking over a hail-battered roof vent cover, (L-R) Rep. Robert Aderholt, State EMA Field Operations Section Chief Troy Cleckler, Caroline Aderholt and Sheriff Matt Gentry listen as County EMA Director Phyllis Little talks about storm effects on Cullman County. / W.C Mann
CULLMAN - On...
Cullman United Way offers windshield repair vouchers to residents affected by hail storm
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, the United Way of Cullman County announced it will be offering vouchers to assist residents who need help repairing windshields damaged in last week’s hail storm.
Here’s the full statement released by the UWCC:
“United Way’s Board of Directors approved the release...
Holly Pond youngsters show a little love to the sheriff’s office
While delivering gift bags to deputies about to go out on patrol, a group of kids and adults from Redan Baptist Church got a special treat when they ran into Sheriff Matt Gentry and U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, who were surveying storm damage...
Vinemont man arrested for selling meth
Jeremy Stevens / Cullman Police Department
VINEMONT - A Vinemont man was arrested on Monday, charged with three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
Jeremy Wayne Stevens, 37, was arrested for allegedly selling methamphetamine. The arrest was made by the Cullman Police Department's Crime...
CHS students form new Teenage Republicans group, hope to go countywide
Rep. Corey Harbison, R- Good Hope and Cullman County Republican Party Chairman Waid Harbison met with the Cullman County Teenage Republicans this weekend. Left to right: Alex Roberts, Colby Hutson, Jonathan Peyton, Harbison, Alan Crisologo, Harbison, A.J. Quick, Clay Pruitt and Jacob Thiot. /...
Arrest report: March 26
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Beebe, Davon Treshawn, 19
probation revoked- third-degree burglary
Flanigan, Jerome Anthony, 36
probation revoked- unlawful possession of a controlled substance...
UPDATE: 2 charged with murder after body of missing Hartselle man found buried in Fairview
Tyler Hudson, left, and Andrew Maresh, right, were arrested Monday and charged with the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn II, center. / Osborn’s photo courtesy of Facebook; Mugshots courtesy of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Click here to listen to Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry's...
AGCOR Steel move clears final hurdle; Cullman Council addresses storm damage
CEDA Director Dale Greer congratulates AGCOR’s Zac Smith after the passage of the 772 resolution. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - AGCOR Steel will remain in Cullman County. At its meeting Monday night, the Cullman City Council moved forward with the City of Good Hope and...
Pet of the Week: Help Patriot find his forever home
CULLMAN - In the wake of last week’s storms, the Cullman County Animal Shelter picked up several stray dogs around the area. Donna Ruttkay introduces us to Patriot, a rescued pet that has not been claimed and is now available for adoption.
Ruttkay told The...
Body of missing man found buried in Fairview; 2 in custody
Daniel Ray Osborn II / Courtesy of Facebook
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/03/27/update-2-charged-murder-after-body-missing-hartselle-man-found-buried-fairview
FAIRVIEW - The body of a young man who was last seen by his family on Feb. 3, 2018 was reportedly found buried in the yard of a home in Fairview Monday afternoon. Authorities from...
20 businesses remain closed following storms, 1 permanently
Maurice’s, shown here on Monday, March 26, will not re-open. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Several local businesses remain closed on the south end of Cullman after last week’s hail storm caused severe damage to roofs, and in some cases, inventory. Most in the storm’s...
Arrest report: March 23-25
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 23-25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Breedlove, Jimmy Dale, 68
FTA- liability insurance required
Caffey, Eric Lamar, 23
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
FTA- unlawful distribution of...
Business Note: Chamber seminar to shine light on workplace harassment
There’s hardly been a more relevant time to discuss workplace harassment, and the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce wants to help you be more informed on the topic. HR managers and employees alike will be able to do just that at a seminar on...
Attorney, author Liz Huntley to speak at Wallace State April 10
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College will welcome attorney, child advocate and author Liz Huntley to campus on Tuesday, April 10, at 9:30 a.m. during a Learning Communities event.
Huntley’s upcoming visit is sponsored by the English Department, the Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society...
AL Department of Revenue: 2-month tax filing extension for storm-affected individuals and businesses
Note: This extension is for state taxes.
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR) is extending deadlines to file tax returns for individuals and businesses who were affected by severe weather on March 19.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Alabama who...
Nominations open now for state’s best retailers
Annette Harris, owner of Cullman’s Rumors Deli, accepts the 2017 Silver Retailer of the Year award in October 2017. Nominations are open now for the 2018 awards. / Photo courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Retail Association will accept nominations for...
Profiles in Faith: Desperation Church kicks off Passion Week with community meal at just the right time
On concrete pavement still marked by thousands of large hail strikes, a volunteer invites shoppers at the south Wal-Mart to enjoy free lunch provided by Desperation Church on Saturday. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - In the wake of this past week’s weather disaster, it would...
5th-grade scholars win West Point High Invitational
Team members are, from left to right: John Davis Yovino, Brodie Henry, Eli Taylor and Katie Beth Yovino. / Lee Henry
WEST POINT - The West Point Intermediate School Scholars’ Bowl team ended its season by finishing in first place at the West Point High...
Cullman city leaders visit D.C. for Congressional City Conference
Brian Dove (Cullman-Jefferson Gas), Dale Greer (CEDA), Larraine Greer, Susan Eller (CEDA), Council President Garlan Gudger Mike Manning (Cullman Power Board), Jamie Troutman (CEDA), Heather Gudger, Councilmember Clint Hollingsworth Council President Pro-Tem Jenny Folsom, Mark Bussman (Cullman ID Board), Councilmember Andy...
Shedd: new superintendent ‘the most important decision that will be made in Montgomery this year’
Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, chairman of the House Urban and Rural Development Committee on Friday got Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature on a resolution calling on the Alabama State Board of Education to use every means at its disposal to hire the right superintendent. /...
‘Thousands of employees affected’
Cullman Economic Development Agency Dale Greer: “These are very quick assessments and I believe there will be many more damage reports. Thousands of employees are affected.” / Tribune file photo
Note: the listing contained here is preliminary; it should be considered a demonstrative sampling, not...
Cullman County youth excel during 3-day Junior Beef Expo
Class 1 Senior Division Showmanship winners at the Junior Beef Expo (JBE) were, from left, Rayne Starkey of Jackson County, first; Paige Quick of Cullman County, second; Michael Morrison of Clay County, third; Cheyenne Ritter of Lauderdale County, fourth; and Annie Smith of Chilton...
Annual percussion dinner raises funds for Cullman bands
Guests at the annual “Dinner with the Drumline” event enjoyed dinner and a show. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman High School and Middle School Bands held their annual “Dinner with the Drumline” fundraiser event Thursday night and the Cullman High School cafeteria was...
Arrest report: March 22
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Blake, Carter Wayne, 45
possession of drug paraphernalia
illegal possession of prescription medicine
Boone, Timothy Aaron, 23
possession of drug paraphernalia
Boyd,...
Wallace State hosts professional women’s forum on leadership
Maci Key, right, talks about her experience as a student in a traditionally male field, while Shirley Quattlebaum, left, looks on. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday morning, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) celebrated Women’s History Month by hosting a forum for students and...
Hanceville council grapples with closing of city pool; estimate for splash pad shoots up to $200K
The Hanceville City Council spent most of its meeting discussing the fate of the city’s public pool. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - At Thursday evening’s regular meeting of the Hanceville City Council, the main topic of discussion, during both the work session and official meeting,...
State’s February unemployment rate maintains record low of 3.7%; Cullman’s rate up slightly to 3.6%
MONTGOMERY - The office of Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate held steady at 3.7 percent, well below February 2017’s rate of 5.3 percent. Cullman County’s rate went up slightly, from 3.5 percent for January to...
Wallace State celebrating Health Information Professionals Week
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, seated, signed a proclamation recognizing March 18-24, 2018, as Health Information Professionals Week. On hand for the proclamation are, standing from left, Wallace State Community College Health Information Technology and Medical Coding instructors Sharon Woodruff, Program Director Donna Conn, WSCC...
Cullman mayor releases preliminary city property storm damage list
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs / photo courtesy of the City of Cullman
CULLMAN - On Thursday afternoon, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs shared a preliminary listing of City-owned property affected by Monday’s storms, noting that more properties could be added as assessments are still underway.
Buildings/facilities
Cullman Economic...
CCBOE moves to speed repairs to facilities, vehicles
The Cullman County School Board held a brief special session on Thursday to speed up the process to repair property damaged in Monday’s storm. Pictured is Superintendent Shane Barnette surveying the damage to Welti Elementary on Tuesday morning. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - In a...
‘I’ve never seen damage like this’: Emergency personnel amazed at damage caused by Monday’s hail
Busted windshields and vinyl siding, along with tarped roofs, are what a lot of residents and businesses are dealing with on the south side of Cullman following Monday night’s violent hail storm. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The south end of the city of Cullman...
Arrest report: March 21
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Burns, Kie Jeffery, 18
third-degree burglary
Collins, John Carter III, 34
GJ- first-degree theft of property
Comer, Timothy Lee, 49
FTA- liability...
2 Cullman County youth win scholarships from Poarch Band of Creek Indians
Pictured (left to right): Southeastern Livestock Exposition President Walter Crim, Walker Johnson, Mattie Wood and Poarch Band of Creek Indians Elder Billy Smith / Photo courtesy of Alabama Cattleman’s Association
MONTGOMERY - Two outstanding Cullman County youth were awarded scholarships on Saturday, March 17 by the...
NWS Huntsville: March 19 hail storm of historical magnitude
National Weather Service Huntsville staffers measured the circumference of the largest hailstone at 13.75 inches. / W.C. Mann
This would be the largest hailstone on record, east of the Mississippi River, at 5.25 inches. So that’s saying something. That’s a really, really large hailstone, for...
Hanceville pageants set for March 24
Hanceville High School Fair Queen contestants are, (left to right): Tess Brown, Abigail Long and Logan Yates. These contestants will also compete in the Miss Enhancer Pageant. / Hanceville High School
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville High School's Miss Enhancer Pageant will be Saturday, March 24, in...
Arrest report: March 19-20
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 19-20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Monday, March 19
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Evans, Sonya Wynette, 46
contributing to the delinquency of a minor
Gibbs, Christina Marie, 40
FTA- third-degree domestic...
What’s happening in Montgomery: Cullman County legislative update
Left to right: Sen. Paul Bussman and Reps. Corey Harbison and Randall Shedd pictured at event in Cullman on Nov. 30, 2017. / W.C. Mann
Note: while preparing this article, The Tribune reached out to Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman, Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview and Rep....
Hanceville completes phase 1 of ACE accreditation
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail introduces Joey Hester, who heads up the city’s ACE team, at Tuesday's meeting. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - The city of Hanceville on Tuesday evening completed phase one in its quest to achieve accreditation as an Alabama Community of Excellence (ACE)....
United Way establishes relief fund for Cullman area residents affected by Monday’s storms
Update 3-21-18 at 11:10 a.m. We have just spoken to the United Way of Cullman County. As we reported, they do have a fund. They are working this morning to coordinate with other agencies to see how to best help everyone, including those who...
Patterson: ‘There is no danger to students’
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board, in a special-called meeting on Tuesday, declared an "emergency situation" so that Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson can proceed with the repair and replacement of damaged roofing at West Elementary School. City schools are in session tomorrow.
"There is...
Cullman Fire Station No. 3 ribbon cutting postponed due to storms, aftermath
Cullman Fire Rescue was set to cut the ribbon on Fire Station 3 today, but it was postponed due to the weather. / Brian Bradberry
CULLMAN - Cullman Fire Rescue Division Chief Brian Bradberry released the following statement Tuesday afternoon concerning plans to hold an...
County declares State of Emergency
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office reported damage to at least 20 of its vehicles from Monday night's hail storm. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission, in a specially called meeting Tuesday morning, declared a State of Emergency for the county, shortly after...
Pet of the Week: Copper looking for a human companion
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay from the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Copper, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
“This is one of the kindest dogs I've met!” exclaimed Ruttkay.
“Copper is a hound/boxer mix. He is neutered, approximately 2 years old. He is...
Gov. Ivey issues State of Emergency following severe weather
Gov. Ivey signs the State of Emergency proclamation. / Photo credit: Governor’s Office, Sydney Foster
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 8 a.m. CDT Tuesday for all Alabama counties following the severe weather outbreak that began Monday, March...
CPD cautions residents to beware of scammers following storm
A tarped home in the Carroll Acres subdivision on the southeast side of the city of Cullman / Nick Griffin
NOTE: The story photo is not associated with any scammer. It was chosen at random from the selection of storm damage photos our reporters have...
Arrest report: March 16-18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 16-18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anderson, Steven Matthew, 39
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Burns, Jeffery...
Vinemont teacher arrested for engaging in sex act with student
Chasity McRae / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
Updated 3-19-18 at 11:23 a.m.
VINEMONT - A Vinemont teacher has been arrested for one count of engaging in a sex act with a student under the age of 19. Chasity McRae, 35, was taken into custody on Thursday,...
2018 4th District Art Competition returning to Wallace State
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Friday called for entries in the 2018 Congressional Art Competition.
“I am pleased once again to be a sponsor of the United States Congressional Art Competition for high school students within the 4th District. This is...
Hanceville celebrates Irish heritage
Hanceville held its first Irish Heritage Celebration on Saturday. The city hopes to make it an annual event. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - On Saturday, the city of Hanceville observed the St. Patrick’s Day holiday with a downtown celebration of its own. The shopping district...
UPDATE: SBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Hanceville
Eric Lamar Caffey was shot Friday night when Hanceville Police officers discharged their weapons after Caffey attempted to flee a checkpoint. He was treated and released from UAB. / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
Updated 3-17-18 at 8:10 p.m. with mugshot
HANCEVILLE - The Alabama Law Enforcement...
Wallace State to host Forum on Leadership as part of National Women’s History Month
HANCEVILLE - In recognition of National Women’s History Month, Wallace State Community College will host a Forum on Leadership on Thursday, March 22, at 9:30 a.m., in the Bailey Center auditorium.
A number of women in leadership roles will share their thoughts on leadership, success,...
SBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Hanceville
UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/03/17/update-sbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-hanceville
HANCEVILLE - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 11 p.m. Friday evening at a driver's license checkpoint at Alabama Highway 91 and County Road 747. The incident involved the Hanceville Police...
Shamrock Shuffle(s) in spite of weather
Droves of runners turned out for East Elementary's second annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Saturday morning. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - It was a wet and overcast start to Saturday morning, but that didn’t scare off any of this year’s Shamrock Shuffle...
Irish Heritage Festival today in downtown Hanceville
Hanceville’s Irish Heritage Celebration will take place in downtown Hanceville today, Saturday, March 17, from 2-4 p.m. / Nick Griffin
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville is going to be debuting a new tradition this St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish Heritage Celebration. Mayor Kenneth Nail has had...
Harrison Outdoors debuts new name, location
Harrison Outdoors employees Ricky Cone, customer service representative; Gaynell Partain, customer service representative; Patrick Stark, parts manager; Ross Harrison, owner; Chris Edmondson, service manager/technician and Alex Parker, technician, pose for a photo on Friday at the store’s new location. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Friday morning...
Chamber hires director of community development, names director of tourism
Brittney Hudson, Roger Steele / Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
Submitted by Leah Bolin, president and CEO of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
Chamber hires Hudson as director of community development
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Brittney...
East Elementary’s Shamrock Shuffle takes off at 8 a.m. Saturday
East Elementary School Principal David Wiggins is excited for Saturday morning’s second annual Shamrock Shuffle. The run starts at 8 a.m. at the school. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The second annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K/ 1-Mile Color Run is upon us and it will get...
Alleged human trafficking victims appear at Hames’s hearing
The alleged victims of Cullman attorney Randy Hames came to the hearing as a group, wearing matching shirts emblazoned with a barcode, which has become a common symbol in anti-human trafficking movements. At their request, the victims themselves were not photographed. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN...
Vinemont man arrested for multiple drug offenses, trafficking meth
James Reaid / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit on Thursday arrested James Michael Reaid, 67, of Vinemont for trafficking in methamphetamine, unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, unlawful possession of...
Vinemont man charged with trafficking methamphetamine
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit on Thursday arrested Ronall Jason Brannon, 45, of Vinemont for trafficking in methamphetamine and unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
Police say Brannon sold more than an ounce of methamphetamine.
Brannon remains incarcerated in the Cullman...
Arrest report: March 15
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Berry, Crystal Gail, 38
probation violation- false Medicaid statements
Boyd, Lucas Andrew, 30
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
FTA- first-degree unlawful...
Preventive Action of Cullman: increasing awareness of mental health issues, resources
CULLMAN - When it saw the increased number of suicides in Cullman County in 2017, a small group of concerned citizens started looking for something it could do to make a positive difference in the lives of people who are hurting. Founding members Justin...
Cold Springs pageants set for tonight, March 16
Fair Queen contestants are Desmarie Moore, Sydney Newton and Madi Isbell. / Cold Springs High School
BREMEN - Cold Springs High School will hold its Fair Queen and Miss Cold Springs Pageants on Friday, March 16 in the school’s downstairs gymnasium. The pageants begin at...
CCBOE thanks school resource officers, approves more than $2M in facility improvements
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette poses with Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and the system’s School Resource Officers Thursday at the Cullman County School Board meeting. / W.C. Mann
HOLLY POND - In the wake of recent violent school tragedies across the country, the...
2 more women come forward in case against Cullman attorney Randy Hames
Cullman attorney Randy Hames, shown here in his mugshot from Monday, March 5, 2018 / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN - Two more civil lawsuits have been filed against disgraced Cullman attorney Randy Allan Hames. According to court documents obtained by The Tribune, the plaintiffs...
Wallace State’s Dana Adams named recipient of inaugural AACC’s Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty award
Dana Adams will be presented with the Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty award at the AACC annual convention on April 28-May 1.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State math instructor Dana Adams has been named a recipient of the inaugural Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty award, as...
2 Hanceville women ID’d as victims in Thursday morning wreck
Updated 3-15-18 at 7:15 p.m.
WALTER - Two people were killed in a head-on collision near the community of Walter Thursday morning, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, who identified the victims as Michelle Denean Hicks, 45, of Hanceville and Natasha Nicole Byrd, 31,...
Saint Bernard cheerleaders launch shoe drive
Seated, (left to right): Lilly Nassetta and Alison Gongre; Standing, (left to right): Ashley Morris, Gabrielle Bennett, Claudia Fallin, Abigail Curtis and Riley Holmes
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Prep School cheerleaders are conducting a shoe drive fundraiser from now until April 24, 2018, to raise...
