Arrest report: Feb. 26
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Gober, John Paul, 39
DUI
Goss, Marcus Ryan, 25
FTA- third-degree receiving stolen property
Long, Brandy Elaine, 37
FTA- third-degree burglary
Robinson, James...
Focus on Cullman’s workforce
"Keeping it Real" class at Holly Pond High School / Cullman Economic Development Agency
CULLMAN - Around Cullman, recent business growth and the increasing number of “Help Wanted” signs has led to speculation that the county may have too many businesses and industries, and not...
Changes coming to Stony Lonesome after fatal wreck; father makes emotional plea
Members of the Cullman County Commission at Tuesday's meeting, where Stony Lonesome OHV Park was the main topic of discussion / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission approved several rule changes for Stony Lonesome OHV Park Tuesday morning in response to a fatal...
AGCOR making the move to Good Hope
The Good Hope City Council passed a resolution Monday night to allow Mayor Jerry Bartlett, right, to enter into an agreement with AGCOR Steel. / Nick Griffin
GOOD HOPE - AGCOR Steel is moving to Good Hope. The Good Hope City Council on Monday night...
Hanceville business leaders, local mayors discuss growth with Gudger
Cullman City Council President and 2018 Alabama Senate candidate Garlan Gudger, left, took part in a meeting on Monday with Hanceville business leaders, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar and Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver to discuss growth in smaller communities. /...
Cullman woman killed in wreck at Stony Lonesome; investigation ongoing
Hannah Bates was killed in an OHV wreck at Stony Lonesome OHV Park in Bremen on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 / Photo courtesy of Facebook
BREMEN - A Cullman woman was killed in an incident at Stony Lonesome OHV Park early Saturday evening. Cullman County...
Arrest report: Feb. 23-25
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 23-25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bartlett, Joseph Gary, 71
DUI- .08 BAC or greater
Beasinger, Tonya Monk, 43
probation revoked- trafficking illegal drugs
Bowden, Crystal Reshay,...
Curt’s Closet to open this Thursday
Curt’s Closet was packed with visitors during its open house Sunday afternoon. It will open to the public on Thursday, March 1. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - This Thursday, March 1, Ashley Wilson will open Curt’s Closet, a youth clothing boutique with a twist: everything’s...
United Way of Cullman County celebrates ‘Publix Appreciation Day’ after $57K donation
United Way of Cullman County Executive Director Sammie Danford, Publix Manager Eric McCord and United Way of Cullman County Assistant Director Becky Goff / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Last Wednesday, United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) staff and representatives of its partner agencies dropped by...
UPDATE: Mortimer Jordan volleyball coach killed in I-65 crash in Cullman County
Kelsey Marie Treadaway, daughter of Alabama Rep. Allen Treadaway, R-Morris and head volleyball coach at Mortimer Jordan High School, was killed early Sunday morning. / Photo courtesy WVTM13
CULLMAN COUNTY - A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 in Cullman County claimed the life of a...
Kimberly woman killed in crash on I-65 in Cullman County
LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/02/25/update-mortimer-jordan-volleyball-coach-killed-i-65-crash-cullman-county
CULLMAN COUNTY - A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 in Cullman County claimed the life of a Kimberly woman early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. near mile marker 304.
Kelsey Marie Treadaway, 31, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to...
UPDATE: Cullman woman killed in wreck at Stony Lonesome OHV Park
Hannah Bates / Courtesy Facebook
BREMEN - A Cullman woman was killed in an incident at Stony Lonesome OHV Park early Saturday evening. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, who confirmed the death Saturday, has now identified the woman as Hannah Nicole Bates, 21. Kilpatrick...
Love of the game: Vinemont alumni gather to play baseball, reminisce
Josh Campbell, Coach Mike Cupp and Charles Jennings sit in the dugout at Saturday’s Vinemont Baseball alumni game. / Nick Griffin
VINEMONT - Vinemont High School’s Mike Cupp Field managed to dodge Saturday’s wet weather long enough for several generations of Eagles baseball player to...
City celebrates 30 years as ‘Tree City USA’
On Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, along with area students, members of the city’s tree commission and the Alabama Forestry Commission, celebrated Cullman’s “Tree City USA” designation. The city has received the designation now for 30 years. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN -...
Mississippi-based Ingalls Shipbuilding visits WSCC’s Applied Technologies students
Mark Scott, Ingalls Shipbuilding’s Resource Development for Training Director, said the company finds it vital to place its footprint in Alabama.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s Applied Technologies Division students recently had the privilege to learn more about Ingalls Shipbuilding as the Mississippi-based company visited campus.
Ingalls...
1 person dead in incident at Stony Lonesome OHV Park
LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/02/25/update-cullman-woman-killed-wreck-stony-lonesome-ohv-park
Updated 2-24-18 10:09 p.m.
BREMEN - One person has been killed in an incident at Stony Lonesome OHV Park, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick said the person, only identified as a 21-year-old female, died at the scene.
According to Cullman County Commissioner Kerry...
WSCC Fine and Performing Arts audition workshop March 3
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program will host its first audition workshop for all students who are interested in strengthening their audition skills. The event will be held Saturday, March 3, 2018, from 10 a.m. to noon in...
‘It’s not a joke anymore’
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, left, and Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, right, speak to reporters at a Friday morning press conference. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - It’s been a tough week for some educators and law enforcement personnel in Cullman County, capped off...
Saint Bernard students inducted into National Junior Honor Society
Front row, (left to right): Father Linus Kluscarits, Riley Holmes, Piper Watson, Elizabeth Hazard, Chloe Lambert, Natalie Garcia, Allison Stidham, Nicholas Ruse and Cole Bissot. Middle row, (left to right): Jorja Meiners, Samantha Stefani, Chloe Tombo and Sara Barck. Back row, (left to right):...
Cullman man charged with selling meth
Gary Wayne Goodwin / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested this week, charged with selling methamphetamine.
According to the Cullman Police Department, Gary Wayne Goodwin, 53, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance,...
Arrest report: Feb. 22
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 22. 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
Beasley, Steven James Richard, 39
violating protection order
Clarke, Justin Lee,...
Jones Chapel man indicted for manslaughter in death of son
CULLMAN - The Jones Chapel man who allegedly shot and killed his son on Christmas Even has been indicted for manslaughter. Donald Wayne Trammell, 42, was indicted by a grand jury this week.
The indictment stems from an incident that occurred on Dec. 24, 2017,...
UPDATED: Vinemont senior charged with making terrorist threat
Emily Nicole Wilson, left, was arrested Thursday night and charged with making a terrorist threat. On the right is the text message she allegedly sent Vinemont High School students Wednesday night. / Cullman County Sheriff's Office, contributed
VINEMONT - A Vinemont High School senior has...
UPDATED: Vinemont student arrested in connection with threat made Wednesday night
VINEMONT - A Vinemont High School senior has been arrested in connection with a threat that she allegedly texted to students late Wednesday night. The text prompted extra security at the school on Thursday. Emily Nicole Wilson, 18, was arrested Thursday night and charged...
Arrest made in Hanceville car break-ins; council gets update on Officer Jason Hare
Suspect Seth Burney was captured after a foot chase by Hanceville Police Officer Nathan Trimble. / Hanceville Police Department
HANCEVILLE - During a fairly uneventful meeting Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council heard two good reports from the city’s police department: the arrest of suspect...
CHS welcomes new teacher, coach
Cullman High School Assistant Principal Jake Johnson, right, introduces Will Tidwell, left, who will be a special education teacher and assistant football coach at the school. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, approving a...
Arrest report: Feb. 21
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
GJ = grand jury
Aaron, Amos Moses, 31
GJ- first-degree receiving stolen property
GJ- first-degree theft of property (2 counts)
Asherbraner, Leslie Carlton, 45
GJ- first-degree receiving stolen property
Ballard, Joseph...
BREAKING: Source of threat to Good Hope High School identified
Image shows online threat made to Good Hope High School Wednesday night. / Courtesy of Cullman County Schools
CULLMAN - The source of an anonymous online threat made Wednesday night against Good Hope High School has been identified, said Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette.
Barnette...
Pet of the Week: help laid-back Task find her forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to our Pet of the Week:
“Task is a female Weimaraner/Lab mix who is approximately 1.5 years old, with uncommon coat coloration. She’s easygoing with a low to medium energy level and is quite affectionate....
Wallace State recognizes incoming students during 3rd annual Career and Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day
Signing a letter of intent to enroll in the Agricultural Production/Horticulture Department and with instructor Anthony Hilliard was Andrea Shockley.
HANCEVILLE – Noah Henderson can’t wait to begin his collegiate career in Wallace State’s Engineering Technology program after he graduates high school.
Meanwhile, Quenton Karlberg, 58,...
Arrest report: Feb. 20
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bennett, Jenna Brooke, 29
probation denied- second-degree permitting escape
Clayton, Thomas Lee, 27
failure to appear- speeding
Dauksza, Christopher Lee, 32
failure to appear- third-degree domestic violence/ third-degree assault
failure to...
‘Dream Big’ at Electric Co-op Thursday night
The Cullman Electric Cooperative will host a free screening of the IMAX movie “Dream Big: Engineering Our World” on Thursday evening. / Dream Big
CULLMAN - Calling all girls and boys, young and old! On Thursday night, Feb. 22, the Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) is...
Newest Sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy class in session
Korean War veteran/POW Norman Hale addressed the opening session of the Cullman County Sheriff's Office Citizens' Academy Tuesday evening. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The newest installment of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) popular Citizens’ Academy started Tuesday evening at the CCSO Training Center...
Wallace State Quiz Bowl team earns second straight trip to nationals
The Wallace State Community College Quiz Bowl team earned a spot in the National Academic Quiz Tournaments’ Community College Championship in Chicago, Ill., March 2-3, 2018. Members are, from left, Elivia Jones, Caleb Still, Zakk Waddell, Paul Knetter, Ross Wallace and Derik Arendall. Not...
Fighting the ‘right fight’: Good Hope teen reaches out to children of drug addicts
13-year-old Tripp Taylor speaks at Daystar Church. / Courtesy of Taylor family
GOOD HOPE - When Robert Taylor lost his sister Ashley Taylor to a heroin overdose in Dec. 2016, he was overwhelmed. He and his wife had helped raise his sister after the death...
Trimble woman arrested for elder abuse and neglect
Tina Marie Turney / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
TRIMBLE - A Trimble woman was arrested Friday, charged with second-degree elder abuse and neglect, third-degree domestic violence and interfering with a domestic violence emergency
Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Tina Marie Turney, 45,...
Arrest report: Feb. 16-19
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 16-19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adkins, Jamie Rae, 33
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Anders, Tyler Chance, 24
failure to appear- driver’s license restriction violation
Atchley, Lonnie Roy, 44
negotiating a worthless...
Severe Weather Sales Tax Holiday this Friday-Sunday
MONTGOMERY - Alabama is observing its seventh annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday this weekend. It will run from Friday, Feb. 23 through Sunday, Feb. 25.
Alabamians can restock on emergency supplies during the three-day tax holiday. Certain emergency preparedness items will be exempt from the...
West Point council back to business after recent controversy
The West Point Town council met Monday, Feb. 19. / W.C. Mann
WEST POINT - After confusion over the wording of an online report about the town’s reception of a community development grant led to angry exchanges between Mayor Kenneth Kilgo and a few local...
Security Check: Hanceville Schools review security plans with police, sheriff’s office
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, standing, addresses members of the Hanceville Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff's Office, Hanceville Fire and Rescue and others, including Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, Hanceville High School Principal Jimmy Collins and Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, on Monday. The...
Empty Bowls feeds the hungry
For $10, guests received hot, homemade chili, a grilled cheese sandwich and a drink. Guests also got to take home an original handmade bowl. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The 15th annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner has come and gone, and First...
15th annual Empty Bowls event set for Monday
Guests get to take home an original, handmade bowl. / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - It’s time again for one of the most popular annual community events. On Monday, Feb. 19, First United Methodist Church Cullman will host the 15th annual Empty Bowls of Cullman...
Obituary: John William Marlow
John William Marlow, 91, was born on October 7, 1926, to William Odas and Annie Bell Runge Marlow. He passed February 14, 2018, at The Folsom Center.
Survivors include brothers: Louis Aaron (Ruth) Marlow, Gulfport, MS; and Charner Virgil Marlow, Cullman, AL; and a host...
Obituary: Margaret Edna Morton
Funeral services for Margaret Edna Morton, 93, of Hanceville will be held Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel, Sammy Reid officiating, with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Corner. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral...
Sweet! Big Spoon Creamery coming to Mae’s Food Hall
CULLMAN - Ready your sweet tooth: Big Spoon Creamery is coming to Mae's Food Hall. Mae's made the announcement on its Facebook page early Saturday afternoon. Big Spoon will open its Mae's location in late March, according to a press release from owners Ryan...
Move over Pyeongchang, it’s the Toddler Olympics!
Lindley, Guy and Colton, three of Saturday's Toddler Olympics winners / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The 2018 Winter Olympics are happening now in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Here, Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) held its Toddler Olympics Saturday at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center, with...
Celebrate Arbor Week – plant a tree!
MONTGOMERY - the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) encourages all Alabamians to join in this year’s observance of Arbor Week, which runs from Monday, Feb.19 to Sunday, Feb. 25. Proclamations, tree plantings and seedling distributions will mark the week for most all the 82 communities...
Obituary: Wendell Jeff Smith
Wendell Jeff Smith, 81, of Cullman, passed away on February 15, 2018.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William J Smith and Verla Britt Smith; and his brother Wayne Smith. He is survived by his wife, Betty Phillips Smith; daughters Kristie Smith Pinyan...
Obituary: Jerald Henry McMurrey
Funeral services for Jerald Henry McMurrey, 76, of Hanceville are Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Union Grove Baptist Church, Bobby Waddle officiating, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation on Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. at the church.
Mr. McMurrey passed away on Wednesday,...
Obituary: Shirley Ann Coggins
Memorial Graveside services for Mrs. Shirley Ann Coggins, age 75, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time, but will be announced later.
Shirley was born on May 11, 1942 and passed away February 14, 2018 at her home.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Cullman Lions Club’s annual Fish & Ham Dinner set for March 3
The Cullman Lions Club will host its annual Fish and Ham dinner on Saturday, March 3 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Cullman Middle School cafeteria.
Dinner will consist of fish or ham, baked potato, slaw, hush puppies, homemade dessert and other trimmings.
Patrons can eat...
Trooper G.W. Parker recognized for heroic actions in Cullman wreck
Alabama State Trooper G.W. Parker was honored Friday with a resolution from the Alabama House of Representatives, commending him for saving Cullman resident Donny Robertson’s life. / Courtesy of Corey Harbison
CULLMAN - It’s been a little more than a year since the wreck that...
Arrest report: Feb. 15
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Chapman, Colby Michael, 20
second-degree rape
Copeland, James Michael, 24
DUI- .08 BAC or greater
Dean, Stephanie Woodsmall, 44
third-degree theft of property (2 counts)
Gregory, Joanna Jean, 31
possession of drug...
Wallace State recognizes Phi Theta Kappa spring inductees
Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has welcomed one of its largest groups this semester. / WSCC
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently welcomed approximately 180 new members during its annual spring induction ceremony, marking one of the largest groups...
Fairview High on ‘soft lockdown’ following online threats
Updated 2-16-18 9:30 a.m.
FAIRVIEW - Fairview High School is currently on a "soft lockdown" following online threats according to Ed Roberson, chief financial officer of Cullman County Schools.
"There is no threat right now," said Roberson. "We received a couple of online communications saying that...
1 dead after wreck at CR 437 and Smith Lake
CULLMAN COUNTY - One person died following a single-vehicle wreck on County Road 437 Thursday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said that Valetta Goddard Essary, 78, of Berry died at Cullman Regional from injuries sustained in the crash.
The incident occurred at approximately...
CATA shows off programs at bustling Open House
Students from CATA's heating and air conditioning program were on hand to speak to visitors at Thursday night's Open House. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA, formerly the Cullman Area Career Center) on Thursday night held its second annual Open...
Vehicle runs into lake on County Road 437; occupants rescued
See updated story here: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/02/16/1-dead-after-wreck-cr-437-and-smith-lake
Updated 2-15-18 9:30 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Multiple emergency personnel responded Thursday night when a car ended up in Smith Lake at the end of County Road 437. A witness told The Tribune that the vehicle went airborne over the barrier...
Chief Culpepper celebrates 40 years with Cullman Police
Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, right, received a custom-made 40-year pin, presented by Councilman and Public Safety Committee Chairman Andy Page, and a standing ovation from the room, at this week’s Cullman City Council meeting. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - If you grew up or...
(Updated) TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: Bojangles’ closes its doors unexpectedly on Valentine’s Day
Crews were onsite on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 taking down the signs from the Bojangles’ building on Cherokee Avenue. The restaurant closed unexpectedly late Valentine’s Day night. / Noah Galilee
CULLMAN - Bojangles' of Cullman locked its doors for the last time Valentine’s evening when,...
Holly Pond Fair Queen contestants named
Pictured are the contestants for the 2018 Holly Pond Fair Queen Representative Pageant. Seated: Kirsten Campbell, Leah Tarvin and Molly Gambrill; standing: Abrey Norman and Lili Harris
The Holly Pond Fair Queen Representative Pageant will be held on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at...
Arrest report: Feb. 14
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Barnett, Santanna Marie, 27
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Bowling, Alodie Brooke, 41
failure to appear- first-degree receiving...
Cullman Regional Airport’s Harrison appointed to NATA committee
Ben Harrison / Photo courtesy of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, www.cullmanchamber.org
VINEMONT - Cullman Regional Airport General Manger Ben Harrison has been selected to serve on the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA’s) Airport Business Committee. Harrison will serve a three-year term.
According to NATA,...
Obituary: Donald Gene Stewart
Funeral services for Donald Gene Stewart, 71 of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2018 at Mt. Grove Baptist Church at Hanceville, with a viewing one hour prior to the service. Jerry Scott will be officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining...
Obituary: Charles Warren Cordes
Charles Warren Cordes of Cullman passed away on February 9, 2018 at the age of 96.
He was born in Cullman on March 10, 1921 to Cord Henry and Laura Russell Cordes. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
Funeral services are Thursday, February...
Obituary: Sandy Fenske
Funeral Service for Sandy Fenske, age 59 of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Wyndell Peterson officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Baptist Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms....
Obituary: Margie Ann White Burns
Funeral service for Margie Ann White Burns, 68, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Springhill Baptist Cemetery. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Burns passed away Saturday, February...
Obituary: Margie Ann White Burns
Funeral service for Margie Ann White Burns, 68, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Springhill Baptist Cemetery. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Burns passed away Saturday, February...
County schools see increase in attendance after flu shutdown
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette reported on Wednesday that attendance numbers are up system-wide for both students and staff after schools took a four-day weekend to battle the flu. While students stayed home Thursday and Friday, administrations, maintenance staff and...
Cullman native challenging Robert Aderholt for US House seat
Cullman native Anthony Blackmon is challenging incumbent US Rep. Robert Aderholt for his seat in the US House of Representatives. / Photo Courtesy Anthony Blackmon for Congress / Facebook
BERLIN - A Cullman native who resides in the Berlin community has decided to throw his...
Hanceville’s Jordan Lowery graduates basic training
United States Air Force Airman Jordan Lowery graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles...
Arrest report: Feb. 13
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bartlett, Michael Shawn, 40
third-degree domestic violence- harassing communications
Chadwick, Joshua Vann, 38
permitting dogs to run at large
Cox, William Gerald, 46
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
possession of drug paraphernalia
Cunningham,...
Gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson spends the day in Cullman
Gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson stopped at Johnny’s Bar-B-Q for lunch on Tuesday. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson made several stops in Cullman Tuesday, visiting the Cullman County Courthouse first before taking a break for lunch at Johnny’s Bar-B-Q.
After having lunch...
2 arrested on drug distribution charges
William Sturgeon, Jr., left, and Jennifer Guthery, right / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - Cullman Police this week arrested two people on drug distribution charges. The cases are unrelated.
On Monday, the CPD Crime Suppression Unit arrested William Leroy Sturgeon, Jr., 50, of Hanceville. Sturgeon was...
Residents vote to establish town of Berlin
When the community center reopened after the vote count, Patrick Bates, who has led the two-year effort to incorporate Berlin, spoke briefly to reporters. / W.C. Mann
BERLIN - On a foggy and slightly soggy Tuesday evening, polls closed on 12 hours of voting at...
Saint Bernard students bake king cakes for Fat Tuesday
Left to right: Andrew Sweeney, Ben Swalley, Eva Barck and Irena Biedenstein
CULLMAN - Fat Tuesday was in full swing at Saint Bernard Prep School as Father Bede Marcy took his classroom to the Abbey Kitchen for a lesson in making king cakes.
Since the 1800s,...
It’s a yes: Berlin residents vote to incorporate
BERLIN - Two years of planning came to fruition today, with the residents of Berlin voting to incorporate their community to become the town of Berlin. The incorporation passed, 45-23.
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City moves closer to more loft apartments; new traffic lights going up on Hwy. 31, Hwy. 157
Council President Pro Tem Jenny Folsom, Councilman Clint Hollingsworth and Mayor Woody Jacobs at Monday night's Cullman City Council meeting / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday voted to amend the city’s zoning ordinance, paving the way for more loft apartments...
County dismisses 2 companies from pending litigation
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning authorized County Attorney Chad Floyd to dismiss two parties from the County’s pending litigation against three companies it alleges have been illegally providing garbage pickup and renting Dumpsters within the county.
Back in December, the County...
Arrest report: Feb. 12
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Coots, Tyler Steve, 23
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Holt, Tammy Witcher, 50
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Lovell, Anthony Ray, 43
second-degree bail jumping- public intoxication...
TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: Garlan Gudger, Jr. talks state senate run
Southern Accents owner and Cullman City Council President Garlan Gudger, Jr. is challenging incumbent Alabama Sen. Paul Bussman, R- Cullman for the Alabama District 4 Senate seat. / Photo courtesy of Garlan Gudger, Jr.
CULLMAN - Local businessman and Cullman City Council President Garlan Gudger,...
City of Cullman honors police, firefighters and CHS Theatre
Members of Cullman Fire Rescue were among those honored at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At its regular meeting Monday evening, the Cullman City Council had honors to spare as it recognized the achievements of two police officers, multiple...
Cullman Police bust forgery operation; 4 arrested so far
Left to right: Christopher Allen Haynes, Chad Thomas Wallace, Gregory Wade Wallace and Galon Wesley Parker / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department has arrested four men for various forgery charges in the last three weeks, all as the result of a...
Pet of the Week: help Lewis find his forever home
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to this week’s Pet of the Week, Lewis.
He’s a mixed-breed dog whom Ruttkay describes as a large version of a wire-haired fox terrier. The 1-year-old pup is a medium energy pet, but animated...
Good Hope council awards $26K to schools
Good Hope High School Principal John Hood, in white, accepts $14,000 for his school from Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett. / Nick Griffin
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night awarded $26,000 to the city’s four schools: Good Hope High School,...
Cullman Regional’s Hospice establishes Mitchell Investment Fund for indigent patients
Pictured from left to right, Gary Mitchell, representing the estate of Vervil Lovene Mitchell; Nell Dunlap, chair of Hospice of Cullman County Inc. Board; Shelly Ligon, Cullman Regional Hospice & Home Care director; and William Peinhardt, MD, medical director Cullman Regional Hospice & Home...
Arrest report: Feb. 9-11
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 9-11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Jon Austin Hilton, 34
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- possession of prescription medicine
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Beasley,...
Chess Bedsole headlines packed Cullman GOP meeting; candidate list
Candidate for Alabama attorney general, Chess Bedsole, headlined the latest meeting of the Cullman County Republican Party. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Party held its monthly breakfast meeting this past weekend, welcoming one of its biggest crowds in recent memory.
Nearly all...
Galloway crowned Miss Wallace State 2018
Samantha Galloway of Fyffe, second from left, was crowned 2018 Miss Wallace State by the most recent title holder, Jordan Johnson, left, during the 2018 Miss Wallace State Pageant at Wallace State Community College. Kaylin Mulberger of Arab, right, was named first alternate. Miss...
Obituary: Herman Albert “Sonny” Voigt Jr.
Funeral services for Herman Albert “Sonny” Voigt Jr., 87, of Hanceville are Monday, February 12 at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Pastor Sandy Niiler and Don Strandlund officiating, with interment in Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation on Monday beginning at 9 a.m. at the church....
Countdown on for Berlin incorporation vote
Patrick Bates talks to a visitor about the advantages of an incorporated Berlin. Berlin residents head to the polls on Tuesday. / W.C. Mann
BERLIN - With two days to go until a possibly historic vote, supporters of the incorporation of Berlin took one last...
Colony council swears in 2 new members
L-R: Colony Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Johnson, Mayor Donnis Leeth and new council members Mary Parker and Samuel Ashford. / Photo courtesy of Patricia Ponder, Town of Colony
COLONY - The town government of Colony, at a standstill since last fall due to...
Great chili for a great cause
Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS hosted its third annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 10. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS hosted its third annual Chili Cook-Off Saturday afternoon, and while the rain may have kept some people at home, the participants in...
Obituary: Ellis “Rip” Baker
Ellis "Rip" Baker of Cullman Alabama passed away February 9, 2018 at the age of 92. He was born in Cullman on February 26, 1925 to Bert and Angie Tabor Baker.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Wilma Baker.
Funeral services...
Obituary: Troy Melvin Ellis
Troy Melvin Ellis, 59 of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Brookwood Medical Center.
Troy was born on November 28, 1958 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He attended Addison High School. Among his favorite past times were hunting and fishing, but he...
Local hotel employees trained to spot signs of human trafficking
Kathy Wilson displays tattoos commonly used to “brand” victims of trafficking. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - This week, employees of Cullman’s Hampton Inn met at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce office to be trained in recognizing and responding to human trafficking by Kathy Wilson,...
Obituary: Randall Wyatt Putman
Graveside services for Randall Wyatt Putman, 63, of Center Hill will be held Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Center Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Putman passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his residence.
He was born on September 13, 1954 in Cullman to...
Night to Shine: special needs community enjoys magical night
A guest and his date arrive at the Night to Shine Prom Friday night at Fairview: the Grace Place. / W.C. Mann
FALKVILLE - On Friday evening, the special needs community of a multi-county area around north Alabama gathered at Fairview Church of God, known...
Topre announces $80M expansion; Ivey in Cullman
Gov. Kay Ivey and Topre America President Hideo Shimizu cut the ribbon on Topre’s new building, and celebrated the company’s newly-announced $80 million expansion project, on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Friday morning, Gov. Kay Ivey was in Cullman to...
Alabama Farmers elect new, recognize longtime leaders; Cullman County’s Jeremy Calvert and Tim Donaldson honored
From left are Federation President Jimmy Parnell, Cullman County’s Jeremy Calvert and Federation Horticulture Division Director Mac Higginbotham.
MONTGOMERY - More than 600 farmers representing 16 commodities gathered in Montgomery Feb. 6-8 for the Alabama Farmers Federation Commodity Organizational Meeting. They heard industry updates, learned...
