Alabama ‘mudpuppy’ now listed as endangered species
The Black Warrior waterdog, also known as the Alabama mudpuppy, is now listed as an endangered species. / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
ALABAMA - The Black Warrior waterdog, a large aquatic salamander found only in the Black Warrior River Basin in Alabama, is now...
Upcoming development could begin new approach to downtown construction
Architect’s concept drawing of the front of the proposed Turner three-story business/loft apartment development / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission met in a protracted session, voting to recommend to the city council a modification of Cullman’s ordinance...
Fairview moves to appoint Edelman new councilman
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to approve the appointment of Steve Edelman as its new councilman. Edelman, who was not present at the meeting, will fill the seat left vacant by Norman Dye, who passed away in September 2017....
Upcoming legislative session highlights
Cullman’s legislative delegation: Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman; Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope; Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; and Rep. Ed Henry, R-Hartselle / Tribune file photos, State of Alabama
CULLMAN - As Alabama’s Legislature gets ready to begin the 2018 session, The Tribune took a peek...
CCSO: shooting investigation reports turned over to DA
Logan Trammell / Facebook
CULLMAN - Findings of an investigation into a fatal Christmas Eve shooting have been turned over to the Cullman County District Attorney's Office, the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) confirmed late Tuesday. The victim in the incident, Logan Wayne Trammell, 22,...
Mark Britton: in his own words
Coach Mark Britton, pictured here on Jan. 1, 2018, led the Cullman High School football program for 17 years. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The 2017 football season was an emotional one for the Cullman Bearcats. After 17 years as head coach, Mark Britton announced...
Missoula Children’s Theatre in Cullman; auditions Jan. 15
Image courtesy of Missoula Children’s Theatre
CULLMAN - Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) will make its annual stop in Cullman this month. The group will be in town from Jan. 15-20 to put on “Jack and the Beanstalk.” The production will include area children, ages 5-18,...
Arrest report: Dec. 29 – Jan. 1
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 29 - Jan. 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anderson, Madilyn Paige, 19
failure to appear- liability insurance required
failure to appear- minor in possession of alcohol
failure to appear- speeding
Anderson, Steven Matthew, 39
failure...
Separate fires destroy 2 homes on New Year’s Day
Image shows house fire near Bethsadia Monday afternoon. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Separate house fires destroyed two homes in Cullman County on New Year's Day. The first was on County Road 1339 in Vinemont and the second near the 6000 block of U.S. Highway...
Warming stations open in Cullman and Hanceville
Left to right: Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little, Cullman County VOAD Director Chris Hopper and Cullman Parks and Recreation Director Nathan Anderson / W.C Mann
CULLMAN COUNTY - As temperatures dip down into dangerous lows, authorities and volunteers around Cullman...
Remembering 2017; anticipating 2018: part 2
Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Randall Shedd, Kerry Watson and Jerry Barlett / WSCC / Tribune file photos
CULLMAN COUNTY - In this installment of The Tribune’s New Year’s series, we hear from Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Rep. Randall Shedd, Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson...
New Year’s closings and sanitation schedules
Cullman County
Cullman County offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 for New Year’s Day. County Sanitation will run its normal routes.
City of Cullman
City offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in observance of New Year’s Day. Both Monday’s and Tuesday’s residential...
Cullman’s Tyler Nunnelly on being a Bearcat, heading to EKU
Tyler Nunnelley (61) has signed with Eastern Kentucky University. / Joe McElroy
CULLMAN - The Cullman Bearcats have developed a tradition for elite offensive linemen and senior Tyler Nunnelley is the latest product. Nunnelley was a four-year starter on the offensive front for Cullman and...
The Warrior: unmasked
Sam Roberts, the face behind The Warrior, covering the 2017 West Point Christmas Classic on Thursday, Dec. 28. / Nick Griffin
WEST POINT - It’s fair to say that most of the schools in the area have an active presence on social media. Some are...
What’s on deck for upcoming legislative session
CULLMAN COUNTY - Before the 2018 legislative session kicks off in Montgomery on Jan. 9, The Tribune caught up with area Representatives Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope and Randall Shedd, R-Fairview to talk about what citizens might expect to see coming out of Montgomery this...
Bill Smith Buick GMC donates $1.8K to Bosom Buddies
The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation received a check for $1,833 from Bill Smith Buick GMC, Inc. Shown in the photo is Judy Grissom, CCBBF board member, receiving this check from Andy Cole, general manager.
For support during the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness...
CP&R’s Community Wellness Week set for Jan. 1-6; Polar Bear Plunge Jan. 6
Dameon Jackson reacts to the cold air as Christy Turner exits the pool after last year’s Polar Bear Plunge. / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) is gearing up to start the new year with a week full of promotions and...
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Elks, New Year’s Eve-Eve at Goat Island
The Cullman Elks Lodge will hold a New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball Sunday evening. / Cullman Elks Lodge
CULLMAN - Where do you and yours plan on ringing in the new year? Below are two local options.
Goat Island Brewing Pre-New Year’s Eve Party
Saturday, Dec. 30,...
County Commission meeting notes: Dec. 28
Cullman County Commission / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held a regular meeting on Thursday, with only three items on its agenda. All three passed unanimously.
Approved a three-year participation agreement with the ACCA Liability Fund of the period of Jan. 1, 2018...
Arrest report: Dec. 28
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Brewer, Charity Faye, 36
possession of drug paraphernalia
possession of prescription medicine
Brown, Amanda Black, 35
failure to appear- driving while suspended
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument...
ADPH issues alert of increased flu activity across Alabama
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an alert of increased influenza (flu) activity across the state.
A media release from the ADPH reminds the public that the flu is a very contagious respiratory illness, with symptoms including fever, cough,...
AL AG Marshall joins legal fight to support Trump’s order against sanctuary cities
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 11 state attorneys general in an amicus brief to support President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding sanctuary cities.
The attorneys general filed a friend-of-the-court brief on Dec. 22 urging the U.S. Court of...
Insurance checklist for 2018: 5 policies to review as you start the new year
MONTGOMERY - The start of a new year is a good time to re-evaluate your insurance coverage needs. Changing circumstances may require updated policies. Did you have a baby? Get married? Purchase a new home or car? If so, you'll want to check whether...
Remembering 2017; anticipating 2018
Pictured left to right: Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman / Tribune file photos
CULLMAN COUNTY - As the new year is upon us, The Tribune is taking a little time to ask...
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth talks hometown and new job
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, right, with Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, in July / W.C. Mann
COLONY - The town government of Colony has faced some challenges this year, but Mayor Donnis Leeth seems as upbeat as ever. On Tuesday, The Tribune sat down with Leeth...
Arrest report: Dec. 27
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Hudson, Felisha Nichole, 31
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana...
CPD: Traffic stop nets almost 22 grams of meth
Micky Dwayne Teague / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A traffic stop in Cullman led to the discovery of 21.9 grams of methamphetamine and the arrest of a Decatur man, according to the Cullman Police Department. Micky Dwayne Teague, 49, was arrested and charged with...
Hanceville man arrested for allegedly molesting multiple children
Wade Allen Waldrop / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
HANCEVILLE - A Hanceville man was arrested on Dec. 26, following an investigation by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) in which it was discovered that he allegedly molested multiple children under the age of 12, according...
City Parks and Rec hosting ski trip Jan. 26-28
Photo courtesy of Winterplace Ski Resort
CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation announced this morning it will host a ski trip Jan. 26-28. The event, the department’s first-ever ski trip, will take place at Winterplace Ski Resort in West Virginia. The ski trip is limited...
Governor awards $2.3 million to assist low-income residents
MONTGOMERY- Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2.3 million for programs that help low-income residents take steps to secure gainful employment and improve their quality of life. Community Action Partnership of North Alabama Inc., which serves Cullman, Lawrence and Morgan Counties, received $104,223.
The...
Governor announces Alabama Bicentennial Schools Initiative
Photo courtesy of Alabama 200
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey this month announced the Alabama Bicentennial Schools education initiative. The initiative is designed to encourage all public, private and homeschool students and teachers to participate in the celebration of Alabama’s 200th anniversary of statehood in...
Update: Family says man was accidentally shot, killed by own father
Logan Trammell / Facebook
JONES CHAPEL - More details have been revealed about the Christmas Eve shooting that resulted in the death of Logan Wayne Trammell, 22, of Jones Chapel. Family and friends spoke to Birmingham news station WIAT CBS 42, saying the young man...
Cullman’s Roxanne Orr on Belmont University’s Dean’s List
NASHVILLE - Roxanne Orr, of Cullman, qualified for the Fall 2017 Dean's List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.
Approximately 35 percent of...
Arrest report: Dec. 22-26
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 22-26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boyd, Amy Jessica, 46
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Conklin, Neal Patrick, 39
failure to appear- illegal possession of alcohol
Crumbley, Clint Jordan, 18
carrying a...
Monograms Plus owner Margaret Hamm named to Alabama Retail Association board
Margaret Hamm / Alabama Retail Association
MONTGOMERY – Margaret Hamm, co-owner and operator of Cullman’s Monograms Plus, was recently elected to the Alabama Retail Association’s board of directors.
Hamm’s term begins Jan. 1, 2018. Monograms Plus, a jewelry, gift and apparel shop that offers onsite monogramming,...
Pet of the Week: meet Casey, who wants to start the new year in a forever home
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Casey, our Pet of the Week:
“Hi! I’m Casey, a 1.5-year-old, 30-lb. female terrier mix. I was picked up as part of an animal cruelty case. I know how to love, though;...
Cullman’s Will Raney presents honors research during UA’s CBH Live
TUSCALOOSA - Will Raney, of Cullman, a student in the Computer-Based Honors Program in the Honors College at The University of Alabama, presented the goals, outcomes and impact of research conducted in fall 2017 during "CBH Live 2017," an interactive presentation. The title of...
West Point awarded $120K grant for turn lane, infrastructure
Pictured is West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo. / Tribune file photo
Edited 12-27-17 for clarity
WEST POINT - The Town of West Point has been awarded a $120,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), according to a statement from the office of Gov. Kay Ivey.
The CDBG funds...
Homecoming: Wendy Shaw returns to Cullman as the city’s first certified nurse midwife
Wendy Shaw is Cullman’s first-ever certified nurse midwife. / Cullman Primary Care
CULLMAN - Cullman native Wendy Shaw is happy to be home. She’s even happier to be breaking new ground as the city’s first-ever certified nurse midwife (CNM). Shaw is now practicing at Cullman...
Jones Chapel man killed in Christmas Eve accidental shooting
Updated 12-25-17 at 9:02 p.m.
JONES CHAPEL - An accidental shooting has claimed the life of a Jones Chapel man. Logan Wayne Trammell, 22, died early Christmas morning after being accidentally shot on Christmas Eve.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said the incident occurred around...
Applicants wanted for 2018 Cullman County Master Gardener class; begins Jan. 31, 2018
Applicants are wanted for the 2018 Cullman County Master Gardener class, to begin Jan. 31, 2018. If you register for the class before Dec. 31, the fee is $125 and includes the cost of a thick reference notebook, refreshments, travel expenses for speakers and...
Business spotlight: Greencraft Mowers
CULLMAN - Greencraft Mowers has been a fixture among local businesses in Cullman for years. It’s a family-owned business that has grown from a repair shop to a store offering products, advice, repairs and much more. Owner Ross Harrison has been around the business...
Devil Dawgs serves up hope and joy for Christmas
Pat and Joe Brown (R), with help from Michael Washam (L), serve up lunch outside Five Points Grocery Thursday. / W.C. Mann
Love God, serve people. God has blessed us a lot with our business. I’m a retired Marine, and this is all that we...
Students with advanced degrees forging new career paths at Wallace State
Jason Sanford entered Wallace State’s Welding program in January 2016 after spending a decade in the banking industry as a loan lender. Sanford is on track to graduate in May 2018.
HANCEVILLE - Stroll through Wallace State Community College programs like welding or nursing and...
Hoop dreams: Whitlock brings love of game to new basketball complex
Cullman Basketball Complex owner Branch Whitlock (in gray) said he saw a big local need for a facility like his. / Nick Griffin
HANCEVILLE - Cullman has always been a big sports town, but basketball can sometimes take a back seat to baseball and football....
Holiday closings and sanitation schedules
Edited 12-27-17
Cullman County
Cullman County offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25-26, for the Christmas holiday and Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 for New Year’s Day.
Cullman County Sanitation will not collect garbage on Christmas Day.
Monday routes will be run on Tuesday; Tuesday will be...
Save the date: Tim Tebow Night to Shine Special Needs Prom Feb. 9; pre-registration open now
From the 2017 Night to Shine Prom/ courtesy Fairview: the Grace Place
FALKVILLE - On Feb. 9, Fairview: the Grace Place in Falkville will host its second annual Night to Shine Special Needs Prom, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Pre-registration for the event is...
From the mouths of babes
CULLMAN - First United Methodist Church Cullman (FUMC) hosted a Christmas program put on by its Mom’s Day Out and Sonshine Preschool students this week, and the sanctuary was full of excited parents and kids. The students ranged in age from 2 to 5...
Arrest report: Dec. 21
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Phillips, Shannon Dawn, 38
permitting dogs to run at large
permitting livestock to run at large
Walker, Connie Wood, 60
third-degree criminal mischief
Warhurst, Jodi Davis, 42
possession of drug paraphernalia
first-degree...
Pet of the Week: Senior gal Dulcet looking for her forever companion
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay, a volunteer at the Cullman County Animal Shelter, introduces us to Dulcet, a senior yellow lab.
Dulcet is and older and wiser female, a potential therapy dog. She is an excellent companion and likes to hang out with you while you...
Alabama unemployment hits record low 3.5%; Cullman Co. steady at 3%
MONTGOMERY – The state’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.5 percent, a new record, according to a media release from Gov. Kay Ivey. Cullman County’s rate is holding steady at 3 percent.
Ivey announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate set a...
ALDOT reminds drivers to drive responsibly this holiday season
MONTGOMERY – With the highest year-end travel volume on record expected* and those road trips taking as much as three times longer than normal**, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is reminding travelers to have patience and drive responsibly this holiday season.
To ease holiday...
Hanceville joins state program to collect debts from Alabama tax refunds
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council voted to enact an ordinance that creates a mechanism to collect debts, whether those who owe those debts like it or not. The measure will allow the Alabama League of Municipalities’ Municipal Intercept Service (MIS)...
Cullman Christmas tradition: Sacred Heart Children’s Christmas Eve Pageant and Mass
New pageant director Monica Windham with daughter Jordan Windham (L) and niece Anna Hilb (R) / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in downtown Cullman, the annual Christmas Eve Children's Mass featuring the Christmas Pageant has become a tradition. Around 30...
Arrest report: Dec. 20
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Abbott, Randall Joe, 30
probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Duke, Michael Ray, 36
probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Golden, David Gene, 42
attempting to...
Cullman Co. Mayors and Commissioners Association selects new officers, public service award recipient
Incoming CCMCA officers, from left, Vice President Donnis Leeth of Colony and President Bill Oliver of Holly Pond / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At its last meeting of 2017, the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association (CCMCA) elected new officers, and selected a recipient for...
FULL STORY: County mayors, commissioners support vote on fuel tax hike to fund road repairs
Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope explains the proposed fuel tax legislation to county commissioners and mayors at Wednesday's meeting of the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association (CCMCA) voted to support...
Vinemont High team wins InSPIRESS Competition at UAH
Vinemont High School's InSPIRESS team / Photo courtesy of Shannon Bridges
VINEMONT - Vinemont High School’s InSPIRESS team won its division in the InSPIRESS Competition at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) on Dec. 15.
“The mission this year was to design a payload that...
ALEA preparing for greater Christmas presence on Alabama roadways
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will have a greater Christmas presence this holiday season by assigning all available Alabama State Troopers to patrol Alabama’s roadways and to bolster efforts to prevent traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities.
The goal is quite simple: to...
Mayors, commissioners vote to support new fuel tax
Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope explains the proposed legislation to county commissioners and mayors at Wednesday's meeting of the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association voted to support legislation that would...
Arrest report: Dec. 19
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bonner, Natalie Faye, 30
DUI- .08 BAC or greater
Budweg, Carl Edward, 70
harassment
Dunson, Carlton Evan, 50
grand jury- failure to register/establish SORNA
probation violation- failure to register/ establish SORNA
Harbin,...
Wallace State Diagnostic Medical Sonography program awards graduates
The Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Class of 2017 includes, from left to right, front row: Courtney Jones, Joy Calloway, Neeki McNeely and Erica Barnhouse. Second row: Taylor Shewbart and Courtney Summers. Third row: Jessica Batson, Erica Roberson and Payton Chittam. Fourth...
City board recognizes athletes, coaches, thespians, educators
Coaches and members of the Cullman Middle School eighth-grade football team were recognized for their second consecutive undefeated season. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board met on a rainy Tuesday evening for its last official meeting of 2017. The event was...
Yutaka delivers Christmas joy to foster kids
Yutaka representatives (at each end of the line) Aleese Horton, April Weaver, Summer Breskow Perry, and Courtney Brown present the Cullman County Department of Human Resources (DHR) a roomful of toys, new clothing items and other gifts for kids in foster care. / W.C....
Town of Garden City looking to hire part-time office assistant; approves one-time payment for GCVFD
GARDEN CITY - The Garden City Town Council spent a large portion of its Monday night meeting discussing the work schedule for town hall. Some of the council members said they have received complaints about the town hall only being open four days a...
Arrest report: Dec. 18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Combs, Bradley Ryan, 33
failure to appear- driver’s license restriction violation
Cornelius, Amanda Lorean, 32
fourth-degree theft by deception
George, William Brian, 35
first-degree theft of property
Hall, Bryan David, 31
unlawful...
West Point council hears plans for food pantry
WEST POINT - At its Monday night meeting, the West Point Town Council heard plans from a local church’s representative about building a community food pantry, similar to the one in Cullman near the Mary Carter Store (Cullman’s Little Free Pantry). The pantry would...
Significant flu activity in AL; Cullman Regional reports ‘substantial increase’ this week
MONTGOMERY - Influenza activity levels are increasing across the state of Alabama, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), which said several positive influenza (flu) specimens in north Alabama have been reported in the previous three weeks. While the flu season is...
Cullman council commends police officers, paves way for fire station at airport
The Cullman City Council on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 recognized Cullman Police Department patrol officers Hunter Potts (L) and Tyler Jackson (R) for their response to a double shooting in November. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council held its...
WALLACE STATE NEWS: Quiz Bowl team undefeated during fall competitions
Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team members are, from left, Olivia Jones, Caleb Still, Zakk Waddell, Paul Knetter, Ross Wallace and Derik Arendall. Not pictured is Brett Hogan.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team recently capped off its fall season with a third straight tournament...
Cullman Community Band rings in the season
Neal McLeod plays solo trombone in “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The 50-plus member Cullman Community Band delighted the crowd at the Cullman Civic Center on Sunday with its annual Christmas concert. Director/Conductor Garry Taylor led the band through a...
AL Sec. of State Merrill says all write-in votes in special election to be ID’d, documented
Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill, pictured in Cullman in April 2017 / Tribune file photo
MONTGOMERY - Pursuant to Act 2016-450, regarding the identification and recordation of write-in votes, Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill has determined that the individual write-in votes cast in...
(Updated) Fairview wreck claims life of Albertville woman
FAIRVIEW - An Albertville woman was killed in a two-car crash in Cullman County on Sunday. The wreck happened in the 500 block of Wesley Avenue in the community of Fairview.
Imelda Morales, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene, said Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...
Arrest report: Dec. 15-17
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 15-17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Cooper, Kevin Lynn, 45
second-degree theft of property
Crawford, Lindsay Marie, 23
possession of drug paraphernalia
Duncan, Will Jeremy, 24
failure to appear- third-degree burglary
Estes, Elisha Nicole Camp, 37
failure to...
Henderson newest member of Cullman SAR
Robin Henderson (right) from Holly Pond is the newest member of the Cullman chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) to be inducted into the order by Chapter President Ken Brown.
Members of the SAR can trace their family roots back to a...
Dec. 18-20: $5 jewelry sale to benefit Hospice of Cullman Co.
Cullman Regional Hospice and its fundraising arm, Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. are partnering with Masquerade Fundraising for a $5 jewelry and accessories sale, Dec. 18-20. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Hospice of Cullman County Inc. Indigent Care Fund.
Monday, Dec....
News from the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation
The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation Board of Directors: Sitting, left to right: Lorie McGrath, Mary Dyer, Judy Grissom and Janice McNeal. Back row: standing left to right: Dr. William E. Smith, Becky Richardson, Louise Cole, Mike Doss and J.L. Parker.
From the board: We...
(Updated) 1 dead in wreck in Fairview
Updated 12-18-17 2:44 p.m.
FAIRVIEW - An Albertville woman was killed in a two-car crash in Cullman County on Sunday. The wreck happened in the 500 block of Wesley Avenue in the community of Fairview.
Imelda Morales, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene, said Cullman...
Baileyton enjoys annual Christmas celebration
Children look over tables full of gifts at the Town of Baileyton's Christmas celebration on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. / Heather Mann
BAILEYTON - Christmas is a time for friends and families to gather together, and what is a community but one big family? Many...
ADPH: ‘Share Your Smile with Alabama’ photo contest open to 3rd graders statewide
MONTGOMERY - A healthy smile is important to children, both for their overall health and self-esteem. The Oral Health Office of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is launching its smile photo contest, and it is open to all third-grade students residing in...
Vinemont Elementary students get extra dose of history
Dr. Teeter shows students a map of the planned community of Vinemont. / Jacqueline Hill
VINEMONT - Recently, fifth-grade students at Vinemont Elementary School got an extra serving of history on their plates as retired VES Principal Dr. Jane Teeter spoke about the history of...
‘Shop with a Cop’ brings smiles to kids, officers
Lt. Jeff Warnke shares a moment with the 6-year-old boy he was paired with for this year's Shop with a Cop event. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Officers from the Cullman Police Department (CPD) and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Saturday met local families...
Justice for Nosey: elephant’s owners arrested on animal cruelty charges
Nosey in Cullman in November / CAAWA
MOULTON - The saga of Nosey the elephant continues this weekend. On Saturday, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Nosey's owners, Hugo and Franciszka Liebel, were arrested Saturday morning on animal cruelty charges.
The Tribune is working to...
Joey Ruse wins St. Bernard Middle School spelling bee
Joey Ruse, an eighth grader at Saint Bernard Middle School, conquered the Middle School Spelling Bee with the word “dragoons” and the championship word “mandible.” Joey will represent Saint Bernard in the Cullman County Spelling Bee Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 at Temple Baptist Church...
Seeds of hope: community garden planned for Wallace State
Left to right: Wallace State Community College AmeriCorps VISTA staffer Heather McAfee, WSCC Grant Specialist Kristi Barnett and WSCC AmeriCorps VISTA staffer Hannah Kren addressed the Hanceville City Council Thursday evening about the upcoming Planting Seeds Community Garden. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday...
WALLACE STATE NEWS: Austin Monk to lead Wallace State Workforce Development
Austin Monk is Wallace State's new director of Workforce Development.
HANCEVILLE – Austin Monk joined Wallace State Community College this month as director of Workforce Development.
In Monk’s new role, he will oversee training for business and industry, short-term non-credit training and continuing education.
“Wallace State strives...
Arrest report: Dec. 14
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bartlett, Robin 53
parole violation/revocation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Bevington, Ronald Eric, 49
nonsupport
Bigham, Tracy Michelle 42
liability insurance required
Calloway, Jeffery Craig, 34
failure to appear- driving while...
Cullman Co. Museum’s 2017 Christmas ornament available; features East Elementary
CULLMAN - Drew Green of the Cullman County Museum announced the issuance of the Museum’s 2017 Christmas ornament featuring East Elementary School, which has been a city landmark since 1936.
“Once again,” said Green, “we are selling Christmas ornaments (among other gift ideas) at the...
Cullman Regional releases new look for Cullman EMS
The new look for Cullman EMS is meant to be a visual reminder that the organization and Cullman Regional are one team. / Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS) now displays a new look, linking it to affiliate Cullman Regional....
Birmingham man gets 20 years for selling heroin that killed Cullman man
Michael Dewayne "Big Boi" Johnson
Updated 12-15-17 at 10:45 a.m.
BIRMINGHAM – A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a Birmingham man to 20 years in prison for selling heroin last year that caused the death of a Cullman man and seriously injured another, according to the...
Hanceville mulls city pool, Hopewell annexations
Mayor Kenneth Nail introduced Halee Pitts (left, with Councilwoman Sharon Porter), a civil engineer employed at Redstone Arsenal, as the newest member of Hanceville’s Planning Commission. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - At its regular meeting Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council had a full slate,...
Saint Bernard Prep’s Baillargeon resigns; Klucsarits to assume headmaster role
Dan Baillargeon resigns as headmaster at Saint Bernard Prep School. He is pictured with Father Linus Klucsarits, OSB, a monk of Saint Bernard Abbey, who will assume the headmaster’s position in January 2018. / Joyce Nix
CULLMAN - Father Joel Martin, O.S.B., president of Saint...
For the birds!
Two bald eagles were spotted near Lake Catoma in 2016. / Photo by Don Berman, courtesy of www.audubon.org
CULLMAN COUNTY - If you’re looking for something different to do with a little of your Christmas season, consider an idea that is, literally, for the birds.
The...
Arrest report: Dec. 13
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Ballard, Joseph Adam, 33
failure to appear- third-degree forgery (3 counts)
failure to appear- first-degree theft of property
Ballenger, Robert Ramsey, 42
second-degree bail jumping- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure...
County votes to join legal fight against opioid manufacturers, distributors
Updated 12-14-17 at 5:11 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Thursday morning approved a resolution authorizing a Florida law firm to represent the County in a multi-party class action lawsuit against the five largest manufacturers and three largest distributors of opioids.
The commission unanimously...
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Velcro, a pooch looking for someone he can stick with
Who could say no to this smile? / Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay, a volunteer at the Cullman County Animal Shelter, introduces us to Velcro, a 18-month-old male hound mix that has been a victim of abuse and neglect.
“I’m very laid back...
Roy Moore releases new statement; refuses to concede election to Jones
MONTGOMERY - Former Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore on Wednesday released a video statement. In it, Moore again declines to concede the election to Democratic Senator-elect Doug Jones.
Below is the content of Moore's message:
"Tomorrow, my wife and I will celebrate our 32nd wedding anniversary.
I...
Arrest report: Dec. 12
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Black, Robert Lee, 34
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Hogan, Jasmine Lynn, 32
fourth-degree receiving stolen property
Olinger, Christopher Wayne, 43
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- resisting...
Controlled buys lead to distribution arrest
Jack Richard Seifert / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A Somerville man has been charged with three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance in Cullman County.
On Dec. 10, Jack Richard Seifert, 34, was served with an arrest warrant while already incarcerated in the...
Vinemont man jailed for drug trafficking
Charles David Sutton / Cullman Police Department
VINEMONT - A Vinemont man was arrested on Dec. 11, charged with trafficking in illegal drugs.
Charles David Sutton, 48, was taken into custody by Cullman City Police Department Sgt. David Nassetta, Sgt. Scott Sanford, Sgt. Chris Thomason, Investigator...
























































































































