Arrests and incidents reported April 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
April 8
fourth-degree theft of property, third-degree criminal trespassing;...
Obituary: Monica “Boo Boo” Martello
Monica “Boo Boo” Martello, age 31, of Haleyville, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at North Alabama Medical Center.
Monica was born on November 2, 1989 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was a member of The Order of Confederate Rose.
Visitation will be Friday, October 8, 2021...
Local racer competes for national spotlight in upcoming off-road race
Arab resident Taylor Pugh will compete with the best
off-road racers in the world Sunday, March 15, 2020. The 24-year-old dirt bike
racer will compete at the The General GNCC, in nearby Washington Georgia, round
three of the 13-stop Grand National Cross-Country Series, presented by
Specialized, an AMA...
Cullman County hailstone now official state record, 1st entry in state’s new hail dataset
This hailstone, collected March 19 by Tribune reporter William Craig Mann (shown) in his yard in the community of Walter, has been officially declared the largest recorded hailstone to fall in Alabama. The hailstone had a maximum diameter of 5.38 inches along its longest...
Obituary: Douglas Wade Hester
Douglas Wade Hester, age 69 of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born September 26, 1946 in Pontotoc, Mississippi. He was a truck driver.
Mr. Hester is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Hester, Sr....
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 26, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Feb. 25
harassing communications; person
first-degree theft of property; Cullman...
Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team finishes 9th at NAQT Community College Championship
Wallace State Quiz Bowl members are, from left, Paul Knetter, Caleb Still, Zakk Waddell, Derik Arendall and Ross Wallace.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team finished ninth nationally at the 2017 National Academic Quiz Tournaments’ Community College Championship last weekend. The event was held...
Obituary: Jacqueline I. Quattlebaum
It is with profound sadness that the family of Jacqueline I. Quattlebaum announces her passing on July 6, 2023, at the age of 93 years.
Jackie was married to her loving husband, Ulen, for 75 years. She and Ulen raised two outstanding sons, Larry (Melody)...
(More) Cullman area leaders: remembering 2016, anticipating 2017
CULLMAN - We continue our series, asking area leaders about their memories of 2016 and their visions of 2017. They were asked not for recollections of their personal lives, but for views based on experiences in their professional positions.
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Nov. 9
harassment; person
Arrests
Nov. 9
Cassiday, Natasha A., 34
FTA- driving while...
Christmas is Coming to Cullman
CULLMAN - Christmas is always a magical time of year for everyone. Christmas gifts, hot cocoa, lights and, of course, Santa! All of these things and more will be found at this year’s upcoming Christmas in Cullman event, and shopping sales all around town...
Cullman Police report rash of vehicle break-ins
CULLMAN - Cullman Police say a number of vehicles have been broken into recently and one stolen. Reports show two incidents on Monday and five on Tuesday this week. All have been on the city’s southwest side, first on Cherokee Avenue and then in...
2nd Friday downtown celebrations return June 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the 2020 hiatus, people are ready to head back out, and the City of Cullman is eager to accommodate. On Friday, June 11, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism, Cullman Downtown Merchants Association and...
West Point set to open new turn lane, Dale’s Market
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, left, speaks at the town council meeting this week. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council this week extended an invitation to the community to join in as it celebrates the opening of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison drops road battles at Carbon Hill
CARBON HILL, Ala. – Carbon Hill hosted the Addison Tuesday night, and it wasn't a good trip for the vising Bulldogs. Addison dropped the ladies' game 61-57. Carbon Hill finished the game with 39 free throw attempts to Addison’s nine, making it difficult for the...
Arrests and incidents reported February 22, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
February 17
criminal mischief; Beech Ave. SEpossession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 91theft of...
Bulldog Band’s ‘Show of Wheels’ this Saturday
The Hanceville High School band is raising money to buy new uniforms. / Hanceville High School Band on Facebook
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville High School Bulldog marching band is holding its inaugural auto show, the Show of Wheels, this weekend. The fundraiser will be Saturday,...
Caring for Cullman raises more than $11K for Good Samaritan
CULLMAN, Ala, – Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Cullman, Inc. on Monday evening saw over 800 in attendance at its annual fundraising “Caring for Cullman” concert with Triumphant Quartet and comedian Mickey Bell at Northbrook Baptist Church. The event raised $11,521 in ticket sales...
Obituary: Margie Blankenship
Margie Blankenship, age 79, of Arley, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham.
She was born July 6, 1944 in Florence, Alabama. After working as a secretary to help put her husband through college at The University of Alabama,...
OBITUARY: Billy Ray Baswell
Funeral Services for Billy Ray Baswell, age 79 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2015 in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Cullman City Cemetery, with Bro Steve Britt officiating.
Moss-Service Funeral Home of Cullman directing.
Billy was...
Farmhouse Midwifery raising standard of care for pregnant women
CULLMAN, Ala. - Laura Reeder is a certified professional midwife and an Alabama licensed midwife. She is one of three licensed midwives in Cullman. Reeder created Farmhouse Midwifery 2020 to revolutionize a new standard of care for women as they go through pregnancy. Reeder...
Obituary: Girtsell Clarise Harper
Funeral services for Girtsell Clarise Harper of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 18 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Duck River Cemetery. Reverends Wendell Peterson, Richard Roberts and Barbara Trussell will be officiating. The family will welcome guests for...
Heavy rains, wind expected through Friday
Click here for the very latest from the National Weather Service in Huntsville.
CULLMAN COUNTY - The National Weather Service has issued a high wind advisory and flash flood watch ahead of a weather system moving into the area, expected to dump up to 3...
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter succeeds in historic first flight
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Monday, NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter became the first aircraft in history to make a powered, controlled flight on another planet. The Ingenuity team at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California confirmed the flight succeeded after receiving data from the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies cruise to 42-19 region win at Douglas
DOUGLAS, Ala. -- On a cool, crisp September night Fairview wasted no time putting points on the board and collecting a 42-19 region win over the Douglas Eagles.
Fairview, who received the opening kickoff, put together a quick 6 play, 65-yard drive together behind senior...
CCSO assists in car chase through multiple counties
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to a public statement by the Morgan County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Deputies assisted a Falkville Police Officer on a traffic stop when the vehicle failed to yield to lights and sirens, and attempted to elude.
The pursuit traveled...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made several arrests over the holiday weekend, including:
Thursday, Sept. 1
Deputies arrived at a residence in the Vinemont area in an attempt to serve multiple outstanding warrants.
David Jerry Reynolds, 41, of Vinemont, was located at the scene...
OBITUARY: Bess A. Oden
Funeral services for Bess A. Oden, 104, will be Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Moss-Service Funeral Home is in...
Obituary: Rebecca A. Sumner
Rebecca A. Sumner was born Sept. 26, 1933 in Limestone County, Alabama to George Washington Tribble and Willie Pearl Tribble.
She spent most of her childhood in Ardmore and Athens, Alabama before moving to Michigan where she met and married Gene Sumner in 1955.
They began...
Saints Motorcycle Club visits Cullman’s Miracle League
CULLMAN, Ala. - Athletes from Cullman’s special needs Miracle League, along with their families, welcomed the Saints Motorcycle Club, cheered them on and thanked the riders as they swung by the Field of Miracles Saturday morning on the first leg of their annual Miracle...
2023 Cullman Farm-City Banquet set for Nov. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Farm-City Week is just around the corner, and the Cullman Farm-City Committee has been hard at work through the year to bolster the idea that industries should work hand in hand to deepen the connection between rural farmers and urban workers...
Cullman City Schools launching 3 new career tech programs for 2023-2024 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is expanding its career and technical education (CTE) programs for the upcoming school year. New programs focused on cybersecurity, engineering and marketing will ramp up in the 2023-2024 school year.
“With the addition of three new CTE programs at...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic names 5 new board members
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic recently named five new members to its board of directors, and executive director Jolanda Hutson was proud to introduce them.
Adam Clark
Clark is a sergeant with the Cullman Police Department, working in its investigation division. He has...
Obituary: Bertha Lee Flanigan
Funeral services for Bertha Lee Flanigan, 78, of Hanceville will be Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church; with interment in the Colony Cemetery. Visitation on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church.
Mrs. Flanigan passed...
Meet Melody Camp, Holly Pond’s dutiful librarian
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Melody Camp has been the librarian at the Holly Pond Guy Hunt Library and Museum since it was established in 2012. She has been the only employee of the library for several years. She holds kids’ reading programs every Tuesday...
Vinemont serves hundreds at 1st Community Thanksgiving Meal
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of Vinemont, with the help of several local organizations, held its first free Community Thanksgiving Meal on Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Vinemont Schools lunchroom. The food was supplied by the Town and prepared by Vinemont Schools Child Nutrition...
Pet of the Week: Be the center of Ginger’s world
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Ginger is a fairly big dog, a German shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix who’s around 2 years of age. She’s a gentle giant: a low- to medium-energy pet with...
Obituary: Everett Richard Neves Jr.
Everett Richard Neves Jr., age 73, of Cullman, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 17, 1949, in Newport, Rhode Island. He was hard working and a strong man, truly one of a kind. He was a loving husband,...
Chris Thompson announces candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Chris Thompson recently announced his candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1. He will face incumbent JoAnn Oakley in the Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election.
Below is Thompson’s announcement:
My name is Chris Thompson and I am running for South...
Obituary: Doyle Edward Roberson
Doyle Edward Roberson, 76, of Cullman, passed away March 21, 2019. He was born in Cullman December 28, 1942 to Doyle H. and Ellen Williams Roberson.
Funeral services are Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Sellers...
Falkville man arrested in Cullman County on drug-related charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Dodge City area for reports of a reckless driver on Thursday, February 3.
Frankie Ray South, 65, of Falkville was located in the area.
Probable cause was developed and his vehicle was searched. Drugs and...
Obituary: Frances Scruggs Harris
Frances Scruggs Harris of Cullman passed away Nov. 26, 2019 at the age of 92.
She was born Nov. 21, 1927 in Cullman to Fred and Norma Tomlinson Scruggs.
Frances grew up in the Fairview community.
On Dec. 7, 1946, Frances married the love of her life,...
Year-round care and maintenance for perennials
ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. - With their vivacious blooms and array of colors, herbaceous perennials are a garden favorite and a common sight in Alabama. With the proper care, perennials are long-lasting, fairly low-maintenance flowers. While perennials will die back during the winter months,...
Obituary: Danny Michael Kent
A celebration of life for Danny Michael Kent, age 74, will be held on Jan. 7, at the Cullman Moose Lodge. Memorial services will begin at 2 p.m. with fellowship, dinner, and music to follow throughout the evening. Friends and loved ones are welcome...
Obituary: Kim Yvette Hope
Kim Yvette Hope, 56, of Falkville, Alabama passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at UAB in Birmingham. Kim was born April 19, 1964 in Cullman, Alabama.
Kim is survived by her husband Steve Hope; sons Josh (Cari) Sellers and...
Obituary: Jeanne Marie Sacra Moxley
Jeanne Marie Sacra Moxley, 50, was born on Oct. 25, 1968 and passed away May 9, 2019.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 14 from 11 a.m.-noon at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at noon.
Dale Seals seeks 2nd term as mayor of Fairview
I'm a servant of the people for the people. I want to do the best job I can for everyone in the town and surrounding communities.”
Dale Seals
FAIRVIEW - Fairview Mayor Dale Seals has announced he will seek a second term in the upcoming municipal...
Wallace State’s 2016 Chancellor’s Award recipients recognized at ACCA Conference banquet
Wallace State’s Chancellor’s Award recipients were recognized Tuesday at the Alabama Community College Association (ACCA) Conference luncheon in Montgomery. Pictured are, (left to right): Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Dr. Thea Hall, the college’s Career Faculty recipient; Christine Wiggins, the Staff member recipient;...
Obituary: Bethany Deanne Lamar
Bethany Deanne Lamar, 47, of Hanceville passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at her residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Ms. Lamar was born October 10, 1973 to Robert David and Sherry Dianne Doyle Lamar. She was preceded in death by her mother.
Survivors include...
Hunt family establishes John E. Hunt Memorial Scholarship, annual golf tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s been just over a year since longtime Cullman Parks and Recreation Director John Hunt passed away but his impact on the community can still be seen and felt every day. Now, John’s family, along with the Cullman Auburn Alumni Center,...
Arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
July 28
third-degree domestic violence; person; Main Ave. SW
theft...
Dollar General opens in Walter community
The Walter Dollar General opened quietly Monday morning. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
WALTER - Some might think that quiet little Walter is the epitome of “the middle of nowhere,” but Dollar General doesn’t think so. On Monday, the retailer opened its newest Cullman...
8 members of Calhoun County-based methamphetamine trafficking ring arrested
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – An indictment charging 12 defendants in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy based in Calhoun County was unsealed Tuesday, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Brad L. Byerley and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives...
Undercover operation leads to multiple charges for West Point woman
Tara Lynn Coleman / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A West Point woman is behind bars, charged with five counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest was made as a part...
Obituary: Troy Garmon Wisener
Troy Garmon Wisener, age 86, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at his residence. He was born May 24, 1936, to Theodore Wisener and Lillian Clay.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kimi Wisener; son, Richard K. Wisener; parents; and...
Obituary: Amy Dianne McMillan
Amy Dianne McMillan, 49, of Arley entered into rest on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at her home.
Ms. McMillan was born on November 21, 1969 in Jasper, Alabama. Amy has been a member of Bethel #1 Baptist Church for 40 years. She graduated from Meek...
Beauty of Hope: pageant raises funds for Relay For Life
HANCEVILLE - Fundraising for the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay For Life is well underway leading up to the Cullman area’s main event next week. On Friday evening, Cullman Primary Care’s Relay For Life teamed up with the team from Wallace State to host...
Execution of Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Nine; Meth Seized
CULLMAN - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested nine individuals for unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia today after executing a search warrant in the 800...
Barnette, Patterson talk snow days
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, left, and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, right, weigh in on the effects of such a long break in the middle of the school year. / Tribune file photo, Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN - With area students...
Community Calendar: April 6-7
Here are several events happening around the Cullman area Saturday and Sunday.
Cullman County Republican Party Monthly Meeting with Special Guest Bradley Byrne- Saturday, April 6
The Cullman County Republican Party hosts monthly meetings on the first Saturday of each month at the Cullman Elks Lodge.
7:30-...
Hanceville Civic Center gets ‘gussied up’ thanks to WSCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Civic Center got some special attention Monday as part of the Clean Home Alabama initiative. The Alabama Community College System, joining with Alabama 200 bicentennial celebrations, chose to take part in beautification projects across the state. Wallace State Community...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Nov. 30
domestic violence; CR 781
receiving stolen property; Hwy. 69 N
burglary; Hwy. 278 W
theft of property;...
Obituary: Charles William “Chuck” Bailey
Funeral Services for Charles William “Chuck” Bailey, age 78 of Falkville, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Hopewell Church of God in Hanceville. Burial will follow at Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery, with Rev. Paul Rivers officiating. He will lie-in-state at...
Obituary: Jonathon Lamar Harden
Jonathon Lamar Harden of Cullman, passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 at the age of 83. He was born Jan. 2, 1937 to John William and Inez Runge Harden.
Jonathan was a local dairy farmer for many years.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday,...
Arrest reports: Oct. 25-28, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 25-28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018
Burcham, Bryan Alexander, 20
GJ- second-degree rape
Burley, Desirae Nicole, 24
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession...
Cullman man arrested after reported stabbing in Vinemont
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man has been arrested following an alleged stabbing incident at the V&W Food Mart in Vinemont Friday, July 8.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies responded to the scene, where a V&W employee was reportedly harmed. According to the CCSO,...
Wallace State’s eSports team to play inaugural scrimmage v. Montevallo Friday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s eSports club has its inaugural scrimmage match planned for Friday at 4:30 p.m.
Wallace State will oppose the University of Montevallo’s eSports team, marking the first known eSports match for an Alabama Community College System college. With this...
Obituary: Mildred Athlee Baker Sandlin
Mildred Athlee Baker Sandlin, age 97, of Bremen, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2023. Mildred was born in Cullman, Alabama on March 8, 1926 to Erie and Agnes Wilson Baker. She is preceded in death by: husband: Calvin "Shulus" Sandlin, son: Greg...
Topre receives Excellence in Value award from Honda for 8th straight year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Topre America Corporation in Cullman on Tuesday was presented the 2018 Excellence in Value award from Honda. Out of 45 original equipment manufacturer (OEM) suppliers in North America that won awards, Topre was one of just four to be recognized in...
West Point erupts for 35 2nd half points; dominates Good Hope, 50-6
WEST POINT - A close game for the first half became a domination by the West Point Warriors in the second half Friday night against the Good Hope Raiders.
The Warriors carried the ball into the end zone five times on seven second-half possessions, running...
Obituary: James Lewis Hamilton
Memorial service for James Lewis Hamilton, age 74, of Cullman, will be at the Church Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints on November 13, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Mr. Hamilton passed away on Saturday, November 6,...
RAD Kids Program Teaches Children to Resist Aggression Defensively
CULLMAN – Officer Cindy Rohrscheib led a program for children at the Cullman Civic Center last week designed to teach kids about basic safety and how to defend themselves against attackers. RAD, which stands for Resisting Aggression Defensively, not only instructs children what to...
Hanceville City Council gets law enforcement update
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its regular meeting Thursday heard from Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long, who provided the council with a Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) program public notice in accordance with the presidential executive order signed on May 25,...
How CCSO school resource officers spent their summer vacation
Sheriff Matt Gentry with his team of school resource officers: front row, left to right: Deputy Matthew Rutherford, Deputy Chad Whaley, Sgt. Randall Chambers, Gentry, Deputy Boyd Posey and Deputy Jim Butts; back row, left to right: Deputy Shane Chambers, Sgt. Arvel Allison, Deputy...
Obituary: Brenda L. Stracener
Brenda L. Stracener, 57, of Double Springs entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019.
Miss Stracener was born Feb. 17, 1962 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Graveside services will be held at noon Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery in Addison, Alabama.
Brenda is survived...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
May 4• possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 437• domestic violence; CR...
Cullman Police Department honors officers for years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Friday morning recognized three of its officers for their years of service to the city. Officer Tyler Jackson and Sgt. Trey Higginbotham received their five-year pins, and Sgt. Joey Duncan was presented his 20-year pin.
As...
Obituary: Clyde Jerome Speegle
Funeral services for Clyde Jerome Speegle, 70, of Crane Hill, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Link officiating; interment in Brushy Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-noon prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
(Updated) Cullman County Commission votes to repeal half-cent sales tax
Updated 4-23-19 3:07 p.m.
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette told The Tribune's media partner, WVTM13: "I am so disappointed for the children of Cullman County. We had already arranged to hire additional school resource officers, building a gym, expanding and updating lunchrooms, paving...
Obituary: Allen Duell Moore
Funeral services for Allen Duell Moore, age 89, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jimmie Moore officiating; interment in Baldwin Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Moore...
Holly Pond High School’s new Home Economics classroom ready for 2021 school year
HOLLY POND, Ala. - For the past three years, Holly Pond High School has been waiting on their brand-new Home Economics classroom and it is finally here! When the new school year begins, this classroom will be available to all and has dozens of...
Arrests and incidents reported February 16, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
February 12
February 15
February 16
Arrests
February 15
Gilley, Christopher J.; 30
unlawful breaking...
Ivey signs 3 priority bills into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed House Bill 170, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville; House Bill 192, sponsored by Rep. Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa; and Senate Bill 30, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, into law. During the governor’s state of...
Colony readies for Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration this Saturday
Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, Mayor Donnis Leeth and Councilman Samuel Ashford show a little preview of the mural project to be unveiled Saturday. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening shared with The Tribune a sample of...
Bentley announces $28,762 for north Alabama food project
MONTGOMERY - A $28,762 grant announced by Gov. Robert Bentley will boost the production, marketing and availability of locally grown food in north Alabama.
The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will assist the growth and expansion of the Farm Food Collaborative (Food Bank of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors drop another tight one at home, 43-35
WEST POINT, Ala. - Friday night’s game pitting West Point against Hayden was messy and about as hot and cold as an Alabama fall. Another swampy setting removed the Warrior passing game and forced both teams to turn to the running game in what...
Obituary: Wallace Kay Barnett
A celebration of life for Wallace Kay Barnett, 82, of Hanceville will be Monday, March 6, 2017 at 11 a.m. at East Side Baptist Church; Rev. Tony Tidwell and Rev. Ken Allen officiating; with interment with military honors in Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be...
Governor awards $308K grant to aid crime victims
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $308,904 grant to the Victims of Crime and Leniency (VOCAL) Angel House in Montgomery to assist victims of violent crimes in 60 counties throughout the state.
The nonprofit organization will use the funds to assist victims...
Grand opening of Five Below set for July 21
The new Five Below store in the Cullman Shopping Center will be in the former Hancock Fabrics location. / MRP
CULLMAN - The grand opening of specialty retail store Five Below is set for Friday, July 21. According to the company's website, "The party starts...
Cullman Regional adds new MRI and CT technology
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional will be able to offer patients and physicians better imaging technology with the recent addition of a 128-slice GE Revolution EVO CT and a GE Discovery MR750w 3.0T MRI. Not only do these new technologies produce better images, but...
Obituary: Jack Hill Garnett
Funeral services for Jack Hill Garnett, age 81 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Fairview with Bro. David Chambers and Bro. Gene Higginbotham officiating; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Rodney Dylan Witcher
Rodney Dylan “Rooster” Witcher, 53, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born April 20, 1969, in Huntsville, Alabama.
He is survived by his mother: Barbara Witcher; brother: Shawn (Felicia) Witcher; nieces: Ashlon Witcher and Addilon...
Obituary: Sabria Arlin Knight
Funeral services for Sabria Arlin Knight, 80, of Hayden, will be 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 at Center Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service in the adjoining cemetery.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m....
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...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders fend off Fairview 70-64, advance to county championship game
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Both spots in this year’s County Championship Game were up for grabs Friday night and the Good Hope Raiders claimed the first one after fending off Fairview in a back and forth, 70-64 thriller. With the win, the defending champs have...
Mayor Proclaims “Strides Walk for Diabetes Awareness Day”
CULLMAN - On Monday, November 10, 2014, Mayor Townson signed a proclamation declaring November 15, 2014, “Strides Walk for Diabetes Awareness Day” in the City of Cullman.
The 3rd annual “Strides” event, sponsored by the Cullman Community Lions Club, will begin at 10 a.m. on...
Saturday Event Guide- May 21
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
Cullman AYSO In-Store Registration and Shop Day
Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Dick's Sporting Goods in Cullman. Ages 4-18 by July 31. Visit...
Spotting and reporting child neglect
CULLMAN - Often, child abuse leaves noticeable physical evidence – broken limbs, deep bruising or burns. These injuries may happen once or a pattern may be detected. Child neglect, on the other hand, can be far more difficult to detect, therefore it often goes...
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...
American Bulldog Charity Show Honors Young Boy
But just because a dog isn't the prettiest or doesn't walk exactly right doesn't mean it's not the best dog ever to someone who loves it.”
Colton Evans, Dog Show Honoree
VINEMONT – The North Alabama American Bulldog Club hosted their 4th annual NKS sanctioned American...
