Cullman County man charged with selling meth
Nicholas Aderhold / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit on Monday arrested a Cullman County man for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
According to the CPD, Nicholas Heath Aderhold, 39, of the Logan/Bethel area was charged with two counts of unlawful distribution...
Man charged with manslaughter in death at Stony Lonesome OHV Park
Walter John Cornelius III / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN - A man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of 21-year-old Hannah Nicole Bates. Walter John Cornelius III, 29, of Altoona was arrested on Tuesday, March 6.
Bates was killed in an...
Holly Pond couple arrested for child abuse after death of juvenile
Jennifer Fortner, left; Kenneth Fortner, right / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Updated 3-7-18 at 4 p.m.
HOLLY POND - A man and woman from Holly Pond have been arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse following the death of a juvenile.
Kenneth Allen Fortner, 37, and Jennifer...
UPDATE: 2nd person arrested for murder of Leslie Clements; Kayla Thursby picked up in Tuscaloosa
Kayla Thursby, top left, and Jerome Flanigan, bottom left, have both been charged with the September 2016 murder of Leslie Clements, right. (Mugshots courtesy of the Cullman Police Department. Photo of Leslie Clements courtesy of Facebook)
LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/03/07/update-flanigan-thursby-charged-2016-murder-leslie-clements
CULLMAN - A second person has been arrested...
Arrest report: March 5
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bowers, Richard Lynn, 62
possession of drug paraphernalia
Duke, Donna Marie, 34
first-degree bail jumping- first-degree theft of property
Fortner, Jennifer...
Jerome Flanigan charged with 2016 murder of Leslie Clements
Jerome Flanigan, bottom left, has been charged with the September 2016 murder of Leslie Clements, right. Flanigan was taken into custody by the Cullman Police Department on Sunday night, top left. / Nick Griffin
LATEST UPDATE: 2nd person arrested for murder of Leslie Clements; Kayla...
Ivey unveils ‘Smart on Safety Initiative’ aimed at protecting schoolchildren
Gov. Ivey signs Executive Order 713 during the “Smart on Safety Initiative” press conference Tuesday in Montgomery. (Photo: Governor’s Office, Jamie Martin)
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday unveiled her “Smart on Safety Initiative,” a plan the governor’s office said is aimed at keeping...
Bussman talks current term, his hopes for next
Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman is up for re-election this year. Bussman said his main accomplishments have been in economic development, infrastructure and education. If re-elected, he said his focus will be on education. / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - As the 2018 campaign season gets...
Cullman council moves forward on AGCOR Steel
Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett talks to the Cullman City Council about an incentive plan to re-locate AGCOR Steel to Good Hope. The plan requires concessions from the City of Good Hope, the City of Cullman and Cullman County. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Good...
CWAC announces expanded hours
CULLMAN – “In order to better serve our members, patrons and the community, the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (CWAC) will be expanding its hours of operation effective immediately,” said a press release from Cullman Parks and Recreation on Monday.
CWAC’s fitness center, walking track...
Arrest report: March 2-4
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 2-4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Barnett, Jonathan Wayne, 46
third-degree domestic violence
Beard, William Joseph, 55
harassment
Boone, Timothy Aaron, 23
FTA- altered/mutilated DL
FTA- driving while suspended
FTA-...
Local attorney Randy Hames charged with human trafficking
Cullman attorney Randy Hames, shown here in his mugshot from Monday, March 5, 2018, has been charged with two counts of second-degree human trafficking. / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN - Local attorney Randy Allan Hames, 75, was arrested today and charged with two counts...
Cullman Regional hosting RN Recruitment Open House March 17
CULLMAN - With Cullman Regional’s expansion projects nearing completion, the hospital is adding more career opportunities in nursing. Nurses who are interested should join Cullman Regional on Saturday, March 17 for an RN Recruitment Open House.
Nurses who attend the open house will have the...
West Point band’s 35th annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo funds the arts
Three little cowboys look on at this weekend’s Stars and Stripes Rodeo. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Friday and Saturday evenings, the West Point High School band boosters hosted their annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo at the Cullman County Agricultural Center.
Said West Point Band...
State candidate Pate headlines Cullman GOP meeting; change of election results venue
Saturday morning’s featured speaker was Rick Pate, who is running for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - It’s campaign season, which means the monthly Cullman County Republican Party breakfasts are even more popular than normal, and Saturday’s was no exception....
Chicken dinner Sunday to support Holly Pond Band
Holly Pond High School 2017-18 Bronco Band / Courtesy Holly Pond HS/Facebook
HOLLY POND - Sunday is a bad time for poultry in Holly Pond, as the Bronco Band is hosting its semi-annual chicken dinner. Band Director Evan Curtis hopes to move a lot of...
Cullman Lions’ annual Fish and Ham Dinner a hit
Lions and Leos form a meal assembly line in the Cullman Middle School lunchroom for Saturday’s annual Fish and Ham Dinner. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Saturday was a beautiful day for a fish fry, and that’s exactly what went down at Cullman Middle School....
Workforce solutions: confronting local housing shortage
CULLMAN - As Cullman continues to grow, finding its workforce and population places to live is becoming more of a challenge. Even the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is embarking on a study, according to its website, “to counter the area's significant housing shortage.”...
2 busted for selling meth in Cullman County
Tonya Monk Beasinger, left; Steven Keith Graves, right / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) this week arrested two people for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
Tonya Monk Beasinger, 43, of Vinemont was arrested on Wednesday and charged with unlawful distribution...
3 local men arrested for multiple vehicle thefts
Left to right: Jacky Lee Nunnelley, Tyler Mark Hankins, Alexander Douglas Quick / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
CULLMAN - Three local men were arrested this week in connection to multiple vehicle thefts. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said Jacky Lee Nunnelley, 43, of Holly...
Cullman’s Keith Twitty earns CLCP designation
AREA safety manager Michael Kelley, left, and AREA president and CEO Fred Braswell, right, congratulate Keith Twitty, center, on his recent Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) designation.
MONTGOMERY - Keith Twitty of Cullman, who works as a safety specialist with the Alabama Rural Electric Association...
Hanceville business leaders brainstorm with Chamber, Economic Development
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Director of Business Development Brian Poole and Cullman County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney listen to Hanceville business and organizational leaders at a meeting on Friday. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - On Friday afternoon, a dozen Hanceville government, business and...
Obituary: Randall Earl Bowen
Funeral service for Randall Earl Bowen, age 63 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 04, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Don Froelich officiating; burial at Union Hill. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bowen...
Obituary: Henry Melvin Brazelton
Graveside services for Henry Melvin Brazelton, 65, are Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Ready Cemetery in Toney, Alabama.
Mr. Brazelton passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab.
He is survived by his brothers, Walter Brazelton and Edward Brazelton;...
Obituary: Kenneth Ray Hardin
Kenneth Ray Hardin, 47, of the Brooklyn Community, passed away at his home. Mr. Hardin was born August 3, 1970 in Flint, Michigan to Bobby Lee and Marlin Jane (Moore) Hardin.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his brother, Michael Hardin...
Obituary: Roger Dewayne Deaver
Funeral service for Roger Dewayne Deaver, age 53 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Panama Baptist Church with Greg Aldridge officiating. Burial will be at Panama Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Deaver...
45th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction is March 9
Guests peruse items at last year's Cullman Rotary Club Auction. / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN -The 45th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction will be held on Friday, March 9 at the Cullman Civic Center. Doors will open, and the viewing of auction items begin, at...
4-way stop now in place at dangerous Hanceville intersection
New stop signs greet motorists approaching Edmondson Road on Alabama Highway 91. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - Crews from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on Friday installed stop signs to create a four-way stop at the notorious intersection of Alabama Highway 91 and Edmondson...
Arrest report: March 1
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Barrett, Shannon Troy, 45
possession of drug paraphernalia
Cox, Westly Daniel, 29
possession of drug paraphernalia
Gillilan, Gregory Linston, 51
third-degree promoting...
Hospice of Cullman County seeking volunteers
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Hospice of Cullman County is looking for volunteers to assist in a variety of areas.
Opportunities include:
Patient care volunteers – Assist caregivers with running errands, chores, shopping, meal preparation, visiting or provide breaks for caregivers. These volunteers share a cup of...
Gov. Kay Ivey signs statewide ridesharing bill into law
Gov. Kay Ivey waves from the seat of an Uber/Lyft car, before riding to ceremonially sign HB190 at the state Capitol in Montgomery, Thursday, March 1, 2018. HB 190 was sponsored by Rep. David Faulkner, R-Birmingham and Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, and creates statewide...
Old-fashioned games help Cullman Primary School earn ‘School of Distinction’ honor
Old-fashioned games helped Cullman City Primary School earn the "School of Distinction" honor. / Cullman Primary School
CULLMAN - On Monday, Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) was recognized as a School of Distinction by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) at an awards...
McMillan makes campaign stop in Cullman
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan made campaign stop in Cullman Thursday. McMillan is running for state treasurer. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Thursday morning, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan stopped by Peoples Bank in Cullman, not as commissioner...
2 Alabama journalism icons to be inducted into Hall of Honor
Kathryn Tucker Windham, left; Paul Davis, right / Courtesy of the Alabama Press Association
Kathryn Tucker Windham and Paul Davis, both icons in Alabama community journalism, will be inducted into the Alabama Newspaper Hall of Honor during ceremonies at Auburn University on Saturday, April 7,...
Arrest report: Feb. 28
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Aldridge, Dana Jean, 38
FTA- driver’s license not in possession
FTA- speeding
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Buxton, Kimberly Ann,...
Obituary: Sonny J. Cook
Sonny J. Cook, 86, of Yakima left his family February 4, 2018 at Astria Regional Hospital in Yakima, Washington.
Sonny was born January 27, 1932 to Clyde and Elsie (Couch) in Cullman, Alabama.
Sonny served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Sonny met...
Obituary: Wilna Sue Tucker Searcy
Wilna Sue Tucker Searcy, age 79, left behind a beautiful sunny, blue-sky day on February 26, 2018 as she stepped into the glorious Kingdom of Heaven. Her battle with Pneumonia and Septic Shock left her body tired but her eyes were open and focused...
Obituary: Kenneth Ray Hardin
Kenneth Ray Hardin, 47, of the Brooklyn Community, passed away at his home.
Mr. Hardin was born August 3, 1970 in Flint, Michigan to Bobby Lee and Marlin Jane (Moore) Hardin.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his brother, Michael Hardin (Tina);...
Obituary: Justin William Stapler
Justin William Stapler of Hanceville Alabama passed away on February 25, 2018 at the age of 34. He was born in Cullman on June 12, 1983 to Tommy and Cathy Stapler.
He was the owner/operator of Provision Lawncare Service.
Funeral services will be on Friday, March...
Obituary: Grady Clarence Powe
Funeral service for Grady Clarence Powe, age 81 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Larry Brown and Alton Bailey officiating; burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Hannah Bates
Funeral service for Hannah Bates, age 21, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jerry Lawson officiating. Burial will be at Bethsadia Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Bates...
Obituary: William Woljevach
William Woljevach, age 76 of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born, April 24, 1941 in Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his, children, William (Michelle) Woljevach, Michael (Kathy)Woljevach, Michelle Woljevach, Eric...
County commission moves forward on AGCOR deal; abatements for Topre, American Classic
Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett addresses the Cullman County Commission. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett this week addressed the Cullman County Commission regarding the re-location of AGCOR Steel from Vinemont to Good Hope. The Good Hope City Council on Monday...
Registration open now for CP&R community gardening programs
CULLMAN - Registration is now open for Cullman Parks and Recreation’s Community Garden programs. Plots are available at the garden at Nesmith Park.
The Community Garden program will begin in March and go through October with classes and work sessions every Tuesday night at 6...
Alabama has largest annual average unemployment rate drop in nation
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Labor Sec. Fitzgerald Washington on Wednesday announced that Alabama experienced the largest over the year unemployment rate drop, based on annual averages, in the nation. According to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Alabama’s average annual rate decreased 1.5...
Arrest report: Feb. 27
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Campbell, Joshua Adam, 34
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Hilburn, Ronnie Frank, 43
negotiating a worthless...
WSCC: New RN mobility programs offered for paramedics, radiology technologists and respiratory therapists
HANCEVILLE - Graduates of several health science programs at Wallace State Community College and professionals in those fields now have an option to advance to earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) and become a registered nurse.
Wallace State Community College is...
Cullman Regional unveils new fifth floor
On Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, Cullman Regional officially opened its newly-constructed fifth floor with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Tuesday afternoon, Cullman Regional officially opened its newly-constructed fifth floor, a little more than two years after announcing the project. According to...
Pet of the Week: help Marla find her forever home
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to this week’s Pet of the Week: Marla, a 1-year-old female red tick hound mix.
“Marla is a laid-back companion dog with a low to medium energy level. She relishes human company and will...
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...
