Mark Stephens appointed interim head football coach at Cullman High
Updated 10-11-17 10:35 p.m.
CULLMAN - Cullman High School Assistant Principal of Student Affairs and Athletic Director Mark Stephens has been named interim head coach of the Cullman Bearcat football team. The decision was confirmed by CHS Principal Kim Hall late Wednesday afternoon. Stephens will...
Cullman chosen by University of Alabama as site of new ‘Technology Village’
Community leaders pose for a photograph in front of the Technology Village after Wednesday’s announcement./ W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Cullman is serious about fostering new business, and others in the state are taking notice…and action. On Wednesday afternoon, representatives of the City of Cullman and...
Pet of the Week: Help Bailey find his forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Ryan Whisenhunt introduces us to Bailey, The Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
“Hello, my name is Bailey and I am about 5 months old. I am believed to be a Lab mix. I have a medium energy level, I...
Cullman mayor proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month
Pictured L-R: Lisa Hullett (Beta Delta Chapter, ADK), Mayor Woody Jacobs, Barbara Guthrie and Nancy Horton (Alpha Theta Chapter, ADK)
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday officially proclaimed the month of October 2017 “Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) Month” in the city of Cullman....
Cullman Regional welcomes podiatrist Natalie Giammanco, DPM to medical staff
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional recently welcomed Natalie Giammanco, DPM to the Cullman Regional Medical Staff. Dr. Giammanco is a board-certified podiatrist and has been in practice for 19 years. She is a graduate of Temple University and completed medical school at Temple University School...
Vinemont man arrested for distributing meth
VINEMONT - A Vinemont man was arrested after allegedly selling methamphetamine to undercover officers.
According to a media release from the Cullman Police Department, James Britton Steele, 41, was arrested on Oct. 5 after an undercover operation conducted by CPD Sgt. Chris Thomason and Officers...
Brad Meeks indicted for reckless murder for wreck that killed CHS student Curtis Wilson
CULLMAN - Bradford Neal Meeks, the man who has been at the center of the investigation into the fatal car crash that claimed the life of Cullman High School student and athlete Curtis James Wilson, 15, on Sunday, May 7, 2017, has been indicted...
CCTV-55 switching hands from CHS to CP&R
The Cullman High School Broadcast Network (Bearcat News Network,some members seen here) will still contribute programming of school events to CCTV-55 and will continue to produce live streamed content for Cullman High School. / Courtesy of Bearcat News Network on Twitter
CULLMAN - Cullman Community...
Information sessions planned for WSCC Dental Hygiene program, Oct.11 and Dec. 6
HANCEVILLE - Students interested in learning about the Dental Hygiene program at Wallace State Community College can get up-to-date and comprehensive information at either of two information sessions planned over the next few months. Dental Information Sessions will be held from 1 to 3...
Author/athlete Tricia Downing delivers inspirational message at Wallace State
Tricia Downing visited Wallace State recently, speaking about her book, “Cycle of Hope: A Journey from Paralysis to Possibility,” and the obstacles and changes she overcame after her accident.
HANCEVILLE - Author Tricia Downing delivered an inspiring presentation at Wallace State Community College recently as...
Arrest report: Oct. 9
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Arrests for Oct. 6-9 (County offices were closed Monday, Oct. 9.)
Adkins, Lauren Nicole, 33
possession of drug paraphernalia
first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana not for personal use
Banks,...
Cullman council approves massive collection of annexations, honors police and students, moves forward with Depot Park plans
CPD patrol officer Brandon Patterson with his wife Candace, daughter Katie, and Chief Culpepper / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council approved the largest collection of property annexations in recent history. The list of more than 60 properties, in five...
Walk for Freedom set for this Saturday
CULLMAN - This Saturday, Oct. 14, global anti-human trafficking organization A21, together with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force, will unite to host the fourth annual Walk for Freedom in Cullman.
The goal of the event, which will be going on simultaneously around the...
Tractor Supply to join Planet Fitness in old K-Mart building
Tractor Supply will occupy the east end, where Kmart’s garden department was located. The center section (space at far right of photo) will house Planet Fitness. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Building Department has confirmed the location of a second business...
Arrest report: Oct. 6-8
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 6-8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported (County offices closed today)
Cullman Police Department
Jordan, Mark A., 41
illegal possession of prescription drugs
possession of drug paraphernalia
attempting to elude
McCormick, Kenny L. Jr., 25
failure...
Closer look at 2018 county school budget
CULLMAN - The new Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) 2018 budget includes fun technological gadgetry, but also pushes for improvements in infrastructure and student achievement.
The largest expenditures, as usual, fall in the areas of salaries and benefits. The expense listing follows:
Salaries ....
Senior Dedication Mass held at Saint Bernard
Seated is Abbot Cletus Meagher. First row, (left to right): Chanh Pham, Leo Hsieh, Eva Barck, Thao Nguyen, Anna Faulk, Leahrose Mami, Elizabeth Echeverria, Isabel Santiago, Rita Guevara and Nicholas Gil. Second row, (left to right): Andrew Sweeney, Luke Marti, Blake Burman, Benjamin Swalley,...
Lost history found at Wallace State through research collection under Robert Davis’ guidance
Wallace State’s Robert Davis, the college’s senior professor of history, spoke recently to the Autauga and Montgomery genealogical societies in Prattville about research and records.
HANCEVILLE - The family and local history research collection in the library of Wallace State Community College in Hanceville draws...
More details on Planet Fitness in Cullman
CULLMAN - As The Tribune reported on Tuesday, Planet Fitness is coming to Cullman; it will occupy the approximately 26,000-square-foot space in the center of the old K-Mart building, located at 1731 Second Ave. SW. On Friday, the fitness chain released more details on...
Merchants Bank promotes Will Harding
CULLMAN - The Board of Directors of Merchants Bank of Alabama is pleased to announce that Will Harding has recently been promoted to vice president – loans.
Harding joined Merchants Bank in 2014 as assistant vice president and loan officer with primary responsibility in commercial...
Oktoberfest wraps early due to Hurricane Nate; full Saturday and week packed with tours
Kids enjoy giant dominoes at Saturday's Oktoberfest. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest festivities were to wrap up on Sunday, but Hurricane Nate had other plans. Cullman Oktoberfest organizers announced Saturday afternoon that all of Sunday’s activities have been canceled. The area is under a...
From the ashes of Simcoe Worship Center: Kingdom Life Church
Pastor Heath Tinker in Kingdom Life Church’s almost-finished sanctuary / W.C. Mann
We’re closer than we’ve ever been, and our goal is to impact this community like never before.”
Pastor Heath Tinker, Kingdom Life Church
SIMCOE - On Jan. 18, 2016, fire broke out in the youth...
Ivey: Alabama first state to roll out nationally-recognized manufacturing credentials at every community college
BIRMINGHAM – Gov. Kay Ivey, while speaking at the Southern Automotive Conference Friday, announced that the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), through a partnership with the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC), will be offering nationally-recognized and industry-led credentials at every college this spring. This...
Suspect arrested, ID’d in Traditions Bank robbery
CULLMAN - A Hanceville man is behind bars, charged with first-degree robbery, after he allegedly robbed Traditions Bank in downtown Cullman Friday morning.
According to Cullman Police Department Lt. Gene Bates, on Friday, Oct. 6, shortly after 10 a.m., a white male, now identified as...
More details on Judge Chaney’s alleged ethics violation involving nepotism
Judge Kim Chaney, left; Attorney Thomas E. Drake, II, center; Attorney Alex Chaney, right (credits Tribune file photo, Facebook)
CULLMAN - More details are coming to light about the alleged ethics violations involving Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney. Alabama Ethics Commission Executive Director Tom...
Suspect in custody in Friday’s Traditions Bank robbery
CULLMAN - The suspect in Friday’s robbery of Traditions Bank is in custody. The man, identified only as a middle-aged white male, is currently being interrogated by Cullman Police Department investigators, according to CPD Capt. of Investigation Becky Boyd.
The incident happened at approximately 10:15...
Cullman County student leaders learn valuable lessons during youth leadership conference
Cullman County students Emily Wells and Cooper Jones attended the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Youth Leadership Conference at the 4-H Center in Columbiana Oct. 2-3. The Cullman County Farmers Federation sponsored Wells and Jones at the conference, where 46 ninth-10th grade students learned about social...
County employees getting 3.14% pay increase; sheriff’s office getting more
Sheriff Matt Gentry speaks at a press conference earlier this year. / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - Last week, the Cullman County Commission passed a $54,233,848 budget, a 2.61 percent increase over last year’s total of $52,856,558. Increased healthcare costs (which have risen almost $2...
Alabama AG Marshall joins those in support of ‘Road to Recovery Act’
Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall, right, at Johnny's Bar-B-Q on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. / W.C. Mann
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall, along with a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general and the National Association of Attorneys General, this week called on Congress...
Pet of the Week: help Max find his forever home
Update: Max has been reunited with his owner! Look for another sweet dog up for adoption today.
CULLMAN - Meet Max, The Tribune’s Pet of the Week. Max is an adult male Beagle.
“Hello, my name is Max. I am about 4 years old. My adoption...
Carol of the (cow) bells: residents enjoy Senior Day at Oktoberfest
Local residents enjoyed the 2017 Cullman Oktoberfest Cowbell Chorus on Senior Day at Oktoberfest Thursday. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest is in full swing, and hundreds of senior citizens came out to enjoy the annual Senior Day festivities Thursday at the Festhalle. Festivalgoers enjoyed...
Governor Ivey issues statewide State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Nate
MONTGOMERY– Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday issued a statewide State of Emergency in anticipation of the potential impacts for Tropical Storm Nate. According to the National Hurricane Center, Nate is expected to reach the northern Gulf Coast this weekend as a hurricane when it...
CPD nets 24 in felony warrant roundup
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department on Tuesday arrested 24 people while conducting a felony warrant roundup. The suspects were arrested for a variety of charges involving drugs and thefts.
According to a media release from the CPD, most of the charges were drug-related but...
Fly on the Trimotor!
Back in the 1920s, Henry Ford designed an aircraft that could fly 10 passengers coast to coast. It was called the Ford Trimotor because it has three motors. Charles Lindbergh designed the cross-country route which took passengers by both train and airplane across the...
CCSO donates $15,500 to Cullman City, County Schools
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff's Rodeo Committee donated $15,500 from the proceeds of the 2016 Sheriff's Rodeo to Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Paterson this week.
The money will be...
$800K judgment in sexual harassment case involving Surgery Center of Cullman, Dr. Kevin Johnson
CULLMAN - A local woman was awarded a total of $800,000 in damages by a federal judge on Sept. 29 following a civil jury trial in which the Surgery Center of Cullman, Inc. (an affiliate of Illinois-based Surgical Care Affiliates), and Dr. Kevin Johnson...
9th annual Cullman Co. Volunteer Fire Association Golf Tournament set for this Saturday
CULLMAN COUNTY - The ninth annual Cullman County Volunteer Fire Association Golf Tournament will take place this Saturday, Oct. 7, at Cross Creek Golf Course. The three-man scramble has a shotgun start scheduled for 8 a.m. and play should extend until noon. The cost...
‘The keg is tapped!’ Cullman’s Oktoberfest is underway
Burgermeister John Dean and “Col. Cullman,” Larry Rowlette, keep tradition alive with the tapping of the root beer "keg," before moving on the to the real deal. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday evening, the city of Cullman officially kicked off Oktoberfest 2017. Burgermeister...
AG Marshall reviewing Chaney’s alleged ethics violation involving nepotism
Judge Kim Chaney, left; Attorney Thomas E. Drake, II, right
CULLMAN - Cullman attorney Thomas E. Drake, II confirmed to The Tribune Thursday that he is the complainant in the ethics investigation of Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney, and he gave one word as...
Arrest report: Oct. 3
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Ayers, Logan Ashleigh, 21
second-degree theft of property
Brown, Dayron Daniel, 43
first-degree receiving stolen property
Formby, James Rodney, 46
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Graveman, Amy M., 40
failure to appear-...
Tip leads to arrest in case of pro wrestling ring stolen from Walker Co.
Components of a stolen wrestling ring are loaded onto a trailer by Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long, center, and an inmate, for transport back to Walker County. / Noah Galilee
HANCEVILLE – Here’s something you don’t hear every day. On Wednesday afternoon, the Hanceville Police...
UPDATED: Bearcat coach Mark Britton diagnosed with cancer
Updated 10-4-17 4:43 p.m.
CULLMAN - Longtime Bearcat coach Mark Britton has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. The news comes less than two weeks since Britton announced he will retire after this season. He made that announcement on Sept. 22.
Cullman High School Principal Kim Hall...
Jacobs proclaims October ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’ in Cullman
Pictured, left to right: Theresa Mann, Marie Lindsey, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Carol Horstman and Regina Grant / Leanne West
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday officially proclaimed the month of October 2017 “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman.
According to statistics...
Holly Pond council passes 2018 budget, including $10K for schools
Good Samaritan Health Clinic’s Jolanda Hutson explains the clinic’s mission as she requests the council’s support. / W.C. Mann
HOLLY POND - This week, the Holly Pond Town Council passed a $457,179 budget for fiscal year 2018.
The budget is based on last year’s revenues, since...
Bosom Buddies announce fall fundraisers
October is all about PINK! Mark your calendars for these cancer fundraisers.
Oct. 1- Nov. 10 Turkey, ham and ribs
The third annual BBQ fundraiser. Orders will be taken for Freddie Day’s delicious smoked meats. Turkeys, 15-17 lbs., are $30. Hams, 10-12 lbs., are $30. Full...
Focus on fire department finances at Fairview council meeting
Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief Doug Williams, center, speaks to the Fairview Town Council Monday evening. / Nick Griffin
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council held its monthly meeting this week, and the bulk of the night was spent with Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief...
Cullman Oktoberfest 2017 officially kicks off Wednesday
2016’s Burgermeister, Rev. John Richter, left, will pass the title on to John Dean Wednesday evening. / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - Cullman Oktoberfest 2017 will officially kick off Wednesday, Oct. 4, with opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. at the Festhalle downtown. Festivities will include...
Planet Fitness coming to Cullman in early 2018
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, a day after the Cullman City Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for the use of the old K-Mart property in south Cullman, Becky Zirlen, Planet Fitness public relations manager, confirmed that the fitness chain will open in part...
Hanceville Masonic Lodge hosting Swamp John’s today
The Hanceville Masonic Lodge will host a Swamp John’s fundraiser today, Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 4-7 p.m. at Hanceville Assembly of God’s fellowship hall. All proceeds go to buy Christmas for needy children. 402 Shady Lane Dr. SW, Hanceville, AL 35077.
Arrest report: Oct. 2
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bevington, Brian Alan, 50
failure to appear- driving while revoked
failure to appear- second-degree forgery
Davis, Michael Jacob, 28
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Edwards, Terry Eugene, 33
unlawful breaking...
“To know Him and to make Him known”: Good Hope Baptist Church marks 175 years
The Good Hope Baptist Church congregation celebrated the church’s 175th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. / W.C. Mann
GOOD HOPE - On Sunday morning, members of Good Hope Baptist Church celebrated the church’s 175th anniversary with a special service and full day of celebration. ...
4 local students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
CULLMAN - Officials with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists, less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Four local students were named:
Cameron Cottingham, Cullman High School
Genevieve...
Arrest report: Sept. 29-Oct. 1
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 29-Oct. 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boone, John Thomas, 33
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
Bumpus, Blake Rashad, 25
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Clemons, Frandrica Andrea, 22
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful...
Local author publishes first children’s book
“Daisy the Nice Dragon” was written by Hallie Christensen and illustrated by Cristal Baldwin. / Photo courtesy Hallie Christensen
CULLMAN - Vinemont native and Cullman resident Hallie Christensen recently fulfilled her longtime dream of publishing a children’s book, with the release of “Daisy the Nice...
Merchants Bank promotes Ross West
CULLMAN - The Board of Directors of Merchants Bank of Alabama is pleased to announce that Ross West has been promoted to vice president – loans.
West has been with the bank for more than 10 years, initially starting part-time while continuing his education. West...
Area residents benefit from Look Good Feel Better program hosted at Wallace State
Wallace State Salon and Spa Management instructors Amy Moore, left, and Sabrina Flanigan, right, with two of the attendees of the recent Look Good Feel Better program hosted at the college, Angie Dingler, second from left, and Renee Quick.
HANCEVILLE - As the women applied...
Cullman Shooting Sports aims for October opening
Cullman Shooting Sports Facility Manager Doug Long demonstrates the wireless target movement and retrieval system. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - As Cullman Shooting Sports draws closer to completion, its staff is aiming (pun absolutely intended!) to see the one-of-a-kind facility become one of the top...
Special teams: sheriff’s office plays VIP team in 3rd annual exhibition game
CULLMAN - On Saturday morning Sheriff Matt Gentry and his deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office found themselves caught in an overwhelming incident at Heritage Park. Even through the coordinated efforts that come from all the team training that CCSO deputies do, they...
Cullman Mental Health Authority to merge with Huntsville’s WellStone Behavioral Health Oct. 1
Cullman Area Mental Health Authority’s Executive Director Chris Van Dyke will be the chief operating officer of WellStone Behavioral Health.
CULLMAN - Cullman Area Mental Health Authority will merge with Huntsville’s WellStone Behavioral Health, effective Oct. 1, according to a press release issued by the...
Turn signal ahead for AL 69/Cherokee Avenue at Olive Street in Cullman
Updated 10-2-17
CULLMAN - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced Friday that a flashing yellow arrow turn signal will be installed on Tuesday, Oct. 10 on Alabama Highway 69/Cherokee Avenue at Olive Street in Cullman.
"The four-arrow signal head featuring the flashing yellow arrow is...
Arrest report: Sept. 28
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adkins, John Paul, 28
possession of drug paraphernalia
first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana not for personal use
Burke, Brian Ernest, 37
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree criminal mischief
Caffey, Eric Lamar,...
Still time to reserve space on Antebellum Christmas tour of Natchez, Mississippi
HANCEVILLE - Anyone who has ever wanted to see Antebellum homes all decked out for the holidays can do that and more when the Wallace State Community College Alumni Association takes a group of travelers on a holiday trip to Natchez, Mississippi. An Antebellum...
Pence visits Redstone Arsenal
Vice President Mike Pence stops in Bldg. 4619 to take a group selfie with members of the SLS team, using Systems Engineer Heather Haney’s phone. Photo courtesy Heather Haney/NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center
HUNTSVILLE - Both President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence decided to...
County commission OKs 2018 budget; includes payout to County retirees and pay plan for CCSO
CULLMAN - During a busy session Thursday morning, the Cullman County Commission approved its fiscal year 2018 budget. The budget totaled $54.2 million, with $21.5 million in the General Fund.
County Administrator Gary Teichmiller stated that the 2018 budget represented a 2.6 percent increase over...
2-week investigation nets 2 for meth trafficking
Patrick Joseph Cunningham, left; Gerald Wilson McDonald, right / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
HANCEVILLE - Two Hanceville men are behind bars following a two-week long investigation by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET).
On Wednesday, Sept. 27, according to a...
2 Birmingham men arrested for trafficking heroin, cocaine in Cullman County
Devante Smith, left; Jordan Evans, right / Cullman City Police Department
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two Birmingham men were arrested by the Cullman Police Department on Wednesday, charged with trafficking illegal drugs.
According to a media release from the CPD, on Wednesday, Sept. 27, the department conducted...
Arrest report: Sept. 27
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Cunningham, Patrick Joseph, 37
possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts)
trafficking in methamphetamine
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana (2 counts)
unlawful possession of a controlled substance (3 counts)
Dutton, Anthony...
Commission on Aging opens senior center in Fairview
Local seniors join in to cut the ribbon on the new Fairview Senior Center. / CCCOA
FAIRVIEW - The Cullman County Commission on Aging (CCCOA) on Tuesday cut the ribbon on its newest senior center, this one in Fairview. In attendance were State Rep. Randall...
A reader asks: Why do all of the Dumpsters in the county belong to the County?
VINEMONT - A while back, The Tribune got a question from a contractor and asbestos removal specialist who ran into trouble when he called his regular Dumpster supplier for a job in Vinemont. The supplier told him that the only place to rent Dumpsters...
Elks Lodge to hold annual low country boil this Friday
CULLMAN - This Friday, Sept. 29, from 6-8 p.m., the Cullman Elks Lodge will hold its annual low country boil. The event, helps fund the $1,000 Elks Lodge Scholarships, which are given to one male and one female student in Cullman County each year.
For...
Darlene Phillips named 2017 Queen of the Kitchen at Cullman County Fair
Darlene Phillips with Cullman Lion Don Smith / Noah Galilee
CULLMAN - This year’s Cullman County Fair Queen of the Kitchen has been crowned. Darlene Phillips, who was also queen in 2014, won the honor this year.
“I was queen of the kitchen in 2014 and...
Pet of the Week: help Josie find her forever home
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt with the Cullman County Animal Shelter, introduces us to our second Pet of the Week this week.
"Hello my name is Josie and I am about 2.5 years old. I am believed to be a Corgi mix. I am alert, I...
Arrest report: Sept. 26
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Douglas, Nicole Adrienne, 42
public intoxication
Garner, Weslie Danielle, 29
judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance (2 counts)
Godsey, Christopher Hoyt, 43
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree assault (2...
Hanceville First UMC raises funds, through music, for disaster relief
Hanceville High School Band Director Steven Porter (seated) and the Dog Pound Players / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - Recent events in this part of the country have heavily taxed the resources of relief agencies across the board, and many people and groups have stepped up...
Statement from Randall Shedd: Rural Alabama spoke loud and clear
In the race for U.S. Senate between Sen. Luther Strange and Judge Roy Moore, we saw a familiar trend - rural Alabama spoke loud and clear just as rural America spoke loud and clear in the 2016 presidential election.
Rural Alabama is tired of being...
Gov. Ivey comments on U.S. Senate primary runoff
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday released the following statement on the U.S. Senate primary runoff:
“One of my first acts as governor was to move the special election date so it was held in compliance with the law. Now the people have had...
Primary opponents lining up behind Roy Moore
Roy Moore speaks Tuesday night after winning the Republican primary run-off election against Sen. Luther Strange. / Source: WBRC video
WASHINGTON D.C. - Republicans who campaigned against Roy Moore in the special election primary, sometimes bitterly, are now voicing support for the former Alabama Supreme...
Hanceville’s Serah Hudson named 2017 Ms. Cullman County Fair Queen
CULLMAN - The 2017 Ms. Cullman County Fair Queen pageant was held Tuesday night in the Coca-Cola Theatre on the grounds of the Cullman County Fair. Below is a full list of winners.
(Shown above)
Left to right:
Ms. Ally Peyton Knight, representing Good Hope High School,...
Arrest report: Sept. 25
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Dingler, Anthony Brian, 35
judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Jones, Patrick Eric, 31
violation protection order
Milligan, Sarah Marie, 24
drug court sanction- unlawful possession of a...
Hwy. 157 turn lane still top project in West Point
The West Point Town Council met Monday evening. / Nick Griffin
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council met Monday night for its monthly meeting after rescheduling its session last week. After a prayer and the pledge of allegiance, the meeting got underway with...
2017 Cullman County Fair Queen Pageant tonight at 7 p.m.
Top row, l-r: Ally Knight (Good Hope), Averie Harris (Fairview), Gracie Thomas (Holly Pond), Haylee Dauphin (Cullman)
Bottom row, l-r: Hillary Holcomb (Vinemont), Raven Gilliland (West Point), Savannah Aaron (Cold Springs), Serah Hudson (Hanceville)
CULLMAN - The 2017 Cullman County Fair Queen Pageant is tonight, Tuesday,...
Run-off election today: Strange vs. Moore
FILE - This combination of 2017 file photos shows U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore, left, and Sen. Luther Strange. Strange and Moore face off Tuesday, Sept. 26 in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP, Butch Dill, File) (Associated...
Arrest report: Sept. 22-24
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 22-24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Allred, William Joseph, 22
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Bray, Amanda Leanna, 26
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- second-degree promoting prison...
Merchants Bank’s Kimberly Dockery promoted
The Board of Directors of Merchants Bank of Alabama recently promoted Kimberly Dockery to senior vice president and Silver Spirit director.
Dockery joined Merchants Bank of Alabama in 2000 and worked in the customer service area of the bank assisting customers in many different transactions...
Can you handle them? Rating this year’s fair rides for thrill-seekers
Connor Milligan waits for his turn on The Genesis. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Fair opened its gates Thursday night and, as usual, there are several fun rides for guests to enjoy, ranging from traditional bumper cars for kids to terrifying thrill...
Japan America Society of Alabama honors Alabama Cullman Yutaka Technologies and Topre America
The Japan America Society of Alabama annual meeting was held earlier this month at Regions Field in Birmingham. Two Cullman companies - Alabama Cullman Yutaka Technologies and Topre America - were presented certificates honoring their job creation and capital investment in the state in...
Cullman Economic Development Agency receives international award
Pictured left to right: Dr. Johnny McMoy, WSCC; Jamie Troutman, Cullman EDA; Joseph Burchfield, TVA
CULLMAN - The Cullman Economic Development Agency won a Bronze Excellence in Economic Development Award this week for its recruitment of Sequence Health, a project in the category of Partnership...
Longtime Bearcat coach Mark Britton announces retirement
CULLMAN - It’s the end of an era at Cullman High School. Following a successful 30-year career in education and athletics, Cullman High School head football coach and former head baseball coach Mark Britton on Friday announced that this season will be his last.
After...
Russellville man arrested, charged with rape in Hanceville
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Russellville man was arrested on Thursday, charged with second-degree rape, according to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office.
Shawn Douglas Berryhill, 20, allegedly entered a home in Hanceville after communicating with a minor on social media. Berryhill's alleged victim came forward to...
Arrest report: Sept. 21
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Berryhill, Shawn Douglas, 20
second-degree rape
Blalock, Darrell Wade, 36
probation revoked- unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance
Easterwood, Wallace Brent, 42
certain person forbidden to possess a pistol
improper transfer...
13 Cullman-area students receive degrees from the University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA - The University of Alabama awarded approximately 1,300 degrees during summer commencement August 5. Among those, according to a media release from the university, were 13 Cullman-area students.
William E. Alexander, of Arley, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Jade A. Bradford, of Cullman, Bachelor...
A bridge to hope
L-R: Lisa Burgess, Program Manager Grace Potter, Angela Shadden / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Tucked away in an inconspicuous corner of Cullman is a little office, full of people, with a big mission. The Bridge Cullman is an outpatient addiction treatment center that provides therapy...
63rd annual Cullman County Fair underway
CULLMAN - The 63rd annual Cullman County Fair got underway Thursday afternoon with the raising of the Cullman Lions Club’s new 12 -by-18-foot American flag on the fairground’s new flagpole. Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs was joined by members of the Cullman City Council and...
Fields for governor, in his own words
CULLMAN - Former state representative, one-time lieutenant governor candidate, Methodist minister and the first African American to ever be elected to state office from Cullman County, Democrat James C. Fields, Jr. on Tuesday evening, before a fired-up crowd of supporters at Stone Bridge Farms...
Arrest report: Sept. 20
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Barker, William Alvin, 51
failure to appear- attempting to elude
Bouldin, Samantha Marie, 27
failure to appear- possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance
failure to appear- speeding-...
Mental health plays role in Wednesday night incident in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - An incident involving a man declaring suicidal intentions inside a home on Alabama Highway 91 near Pitts Chevron in Hanceville early Wednesday evening was resolved quickly and without incident, according to Hanceville Assistant Police Chief Adam Hadder.
Hadder told The Tribune that the...
Bicyclists find sack of kittens abandoned near Good Hope
Holly Hirsbrunner, Rita Kelley and Dixie Bergquist with the kittens shortly after they were found Saturday morning. Photo by David Hudson
GOOD HOPE - On Saturday morning, a group of friends bicycling near Good Hope heard a strange sound coming from the creek in the...
Falkville man killed in 2-vehicle wreck
MORGAN COUNTY - A Falkville man was killed Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash in Morgan County.
According to a media release from Alabama State Troopers, Ken McDearmon, 62, was killed when the 2013 Dodge Challenger he was driving collided head-on with a 2001 Dodge 1500....
Step right up! Cullman County Fair opens today
The Cullman County Fair will run from Sept. 21-30. / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - The smell of funnel cakes and candy apples will fill the air Thursday night, when the 63rd annual Cullman County Fair opens its gates at 5 p.m. at the Cullman...
Cullman man sentenced to 90 years for child pornography
Gregory Jerome Lee
BIRMINGHAM - An Alabama man was sentenced Wednesday to 90 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release for production of child pornography involving seven minor victims, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Blanco of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division...
