Peinhardt Farm Day this Saturday
Dr. Bill Peinhardt at the Dingler Cabin in the farm’s east pasture / W.C. Mann
We’re really blessed, because we’ll have as many as 200 volunteers involved Saturday. It’s not just us; we’ve had a lot of good support from the good people of Cullman.”
Dr....
Arrest report: Oct. 18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Armstrong, Jennielee Irene, 33
failure to appear- unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance
Boone, Timothy Aaron, 23
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- unlawful possession...
Cullman Regional hosting RN Recruitment Open House Oct. 28
CULLMAN - With Cullman Regional’s expansion projects underway, the hospital is adding more career opportunities in nursing. Nurses who are interested should join Cullman Regional on Saturday, Oct. 28 for an RN Recruitment Open House.
Nurses who attend the open house will have the opportunity...
Chamber Tourism Director taking new role with City Parks & Recreation
Left, Jesse Newsom; right, Roger Steele / Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN - Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Tourism Director Jesse Newsom will soon step into a new role with Cullman Parks and Recreation. Newsom's last day at the Chamber will...
Mmmm, good: Rumors honored as Retailer of the Year; Owners still quiet about move
Annette Harris accepts the Alabama’s 2017 Silver Retailer of the Year award this week. / Photo courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association
Editor's Note: The Tribune shared online Tuesday that Rumors Deli was named by the Alabama Retail Association as Alabama’s 2017 Silver Retailer of...
UPDATE: Victim ID’d in fatal house fire on CR 803 in Bethsadia
Updated 10-19-17 11:59 a.m.
BETHSADIA - A fire in the Bethsadia community early Thursday morning claimed the life of Mark Tilley, 42, of Cullman, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
Multiple fire departments responded to the mobile home fire, which was originally reported at approximately...
Fatal house fire on CR 803 in Bethsadia community
BETHSADIA - Multiple fire departments are on the scene of a fully-involved house fire with at least one fatality in the 900 block of County Road 803, between County Roads 421 and 436.
Departments from Bethsadia, Logan, Trimble and Good Hope were called out to...
Saint Bernard Middle School students aid Hurricane Harvey victims
Jiovany Arriaga, Father Linus Klucsarits and Allison Stidham gather letters and gift cards to send to Saint John Paul II School in Houston, Texas to assist families after Hurricane Harvey.
CULLMAN - Students from Saint Bernard Middle School are assisting other students at Saint John...
Arrest report: Oct. 17
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Dobbs, Ricky Eugene, 46
drug court sanction- possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance
Gallimore, Jeffery Lane, 27
failure to register upon relocation/conversion SORNA
Graham, Kayla Nicole, 24
bail...
ALEA: uninsured motorists to face penalties, effective Nov. 1
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is set to begin enforcing the Alabama Mandatory Liability Insurance Law (Act#2016-361). Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1, those who choose to drive without liability insurance will face a civil penalty.
Last year, during the 2016 legislative session, the law was...
Farm-City Week set for Nov. 17-23; committee announces events
Mayors Tim Eskew (Garden City), Donnis Leeth (Colony) and Johnny Dyar (Baileyton) display the Farm City proclamation Wednesday morning at Top of the Town. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At a breakfast in downtown Cullman’s Top of the Town Wednesday morning, the Cullman Farm-City Committee...
Protecting others: CHS grad now Pfc. Gracie Aiken
CULLMAN - Gracie Aiken is a member of Cullman High School’s Class of 2017 and, more recently, the Marine Corps. Because she spent a year in the Delayed Entry Program, she started boot camp on July 10 of this year and graduated on Friday,...
County proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Commissioners present the declaration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. L-R: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Charlotte Jones, Theresa Mann, Chairman Kenneth Walker, Regina Grant and Commissioner Garry Marchman/ Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission at its regular meeting on Tuesday joined the City of Cullman...
City school board proclaims October Dyslexia Awareness Month
Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson recognizes members of the Cullman Middle School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter, sponsored by Lucas McCollum, center. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board met Tuesday, where it adopted a resolution declaring the month of October Dyslexia...
West Point High 1 of 5 AL schools named A+ College Ready Schools of Excellence
The number of AP classes at WPHS has increased almost nine times since 2014. / Amanda Yearwood
WEST POINT - In September, West Point High School (WPHS), the largest school in the county school system, was named a School of Excellence by the A+ College...
(Amended) Arrest report: Oct. 16
Editor's note: The arrests of Emma Leighann Miller and Joshua Charles Skinner have been amended. Ms. Miller was only arrested and charged with two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Mr. Skinner was arrested and charged with failure to appear- possession of...
SAR honors Dr. Tom Barnes
Each month the local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) recognizes and honors a local Cullman Wounded Warrior with a certificate and a coin. Here on the right, Cullman SAR President Ken Brown is awarding the SAR Wounded Warrior Award to...
Cullman Kiwanis host Federal Reserve officer
Leslie McClure describes the functions of the Federal Reserve at a meeting of the Cullman Kiwanis Club on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday, Oct. 16, Cullman Kiwanis Club members had the opportunity to hear about the work of the...
Wallace State to offer Logistics short-term training as Barry May of ACCS visits campus
Mike Lowry, director of marketing at Elk River, Inc., takes his turn practicing on the Wallace State virtual welder as instructor Nolan Dooley, right, looks on.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College welcomed Barry May, the Executive Director of Workforce and Economic Development for the...
Garden City talks hours, fire department responsibilities and nuisance properties
GARDEN CITY - At its meeting Monday evening, the Garden City Town Council voted to extend the town hall schedule from four days per week to five, with the town office to now be open on Fridays. Mayor Tim Eskew and Councilman Butch Bradford...
New medical practice closer to reality in West Point
WEST POINT - West Point’s new medical clinic was on the top of the agenda at Monday night’s West Point Town Council meeting. The West Point Family Medical Practice, which is currently under construction at the intersection of County Roads 1242 and 1141, could...
Cullman Regional’s 3rd annual Trunk or Treat Oct. 26
Employees of Cullman Regional’s Cardiovascular Services and Emergency Department dressed up as Alice in Wonderland characters for the 2016 event. / Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional will host its third annual Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 from 4- 7 p.m....
Arrest report: Oct. 13-15
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 13-15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adkins, Jamie Rae, 32
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Albarran, Maria De Carmen, 30
failure to appear- expired tag
Batemon, Curtis Raye, 38
third-degree domestic violence
Burdeshaw, Elizabeth...
CCSO litter crew has picked up more than 45,000 pounds of trash this year
CULLMAN COUNTY - Since Feb.1, 2017, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Litter Crew has picked up litter on 289.3 miles of roadway. Most of that was county roads, but the miles did include sections of state highways and two exit ramps on the...
Battle of wits: Weekly Scholar’s Bowl League scoreboard
West Point High's Scholar's Bowl Team in Sylacauga on Saturday: from left to right: Kohler Lovett, Billy Ellis, Kohan Lovett, Will Parker, Tom Parker, Gabe Aufderhaar, Garrett Willingham, Declan Cornett, Grant Sikes / Courtesy of Lee Henry
CULLMAN COUNTY - This year’s Scholar’s Bowl League...
Citizens’ Academy: Online crimes, protecting the innocent and combating drugs
Investigator Ryan Hogeland explains CCSO dive team operations and equipment. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The latest session of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is nearing the end, and it’s been a packed few weeks. Here’s what’s been happening during the last few Tuesday...
CCBOE declares October Dyslexia Awareness Month
CCBOE Superintendent Shane Barnette / Tribune file photo
VINEMONT - The Cullman County Board of Education declared October 2017 to be Dyslexia Awareness Month for county schools at its most recent meeting. The board passed a resolution stating:
WHEREAS, Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that...
Holly Pond Vintage Market showcases local businesses, crafts
HOLLY POND - On Saturday, the Town of Holly Pond hosted its first Vintage Market craft and antique show in Memorial Park. More than 40 vendors set up shop in the park, accompanied by live entertainment and kids’ inflatables. Community shoppers browsed through antiques,...
The bands march on: 26th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival
Central High School band members react after receiving the Silver Division Award from Hanceville Band Director Steven Porter. / Heather Mann
HANCEVILLE - Saturday saw the 26th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival at Hanceville High School, kicked off by a performance of the National Anthem...
Cullman takes part in global human trafficking campaign
Participants walked with ribbons over their mouths to represent the silence that makes trafficking such a hard problem to confront./W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Human trafficking is a worldwide issue, and it affects Cullman County. On Saturday morning, the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force took...
Wallace State students to celebrate Medical Assistants Recognition Week
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail proclaimed the week of Oct. 16-20 as Medical Assistants Recognition Week in Hanceville. Students and faculty of the Medical Assistant program at Wallace State Community College were on hand for the proclamation signing. From left to right are, first row:...
2 area women arrested for meth distribution
Melissa Kay Rock, left; Megan Nail James, right / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - Two area women were arrested recently, in two separate and unrelated incidents, for meth distribution.
The first incident occurred on Oct. 7, when the Cullman Police Department’s Sgt. Chris Thomason, Investigator Justin...
Come in: Mae’s Food Hall officially open for business
Mae’s Food Hall is located in the Warehouse District in downtown Cullman. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - It’s been open for about a week, but on Friday morning, developer Shane Quick made it official when he cut the ribbon on the much-anticipated Mae’s Food Hall...
26th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival today in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - It’s a fall tradition. The 26th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival will kick off Saturday at 11:50 a.m. at Ray Talley Stadium on the campus of Hanceville High School. Opening ceremonies will feature the National Anthem, performed by members of The Rocketeers...
Berlin man sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison on meth distribution charge
CULLMAN - A Berlin man was sentenced this week to 10 years and 10 months in federal prison for unlawful possession with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine. United States District Judge L. Scott Coogler sentenced Jeffery Lee Cunningham, 47, on...
It’s time to renew business licenses
NOTICE FROM CULLMAN COUNTY PROBATE JUDGE TAMMY BROWN:
October is business license renewal month in the Cullman County Probate Office. Any license not purchased during the month of October will face penalty and interest.
Before any person, firm, or corporation shall engage in or carry...
Arrest report: Oct. 12
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Albarran, Maria De Carmen, 30
failure to appear- expired tag
Bates, Mary Leann, 45
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
writ of arrest- child support
Clifton, Christopher Shane,...
Hanceville firefighters make special delivery
HANCEVILLE - Thursday was a less-than-usual day for three of Hanceville’s firefighters, as they were called on to make a special delivery in town. For the first time in years, the Hanceville Fire Rescue (HFR) assisted in the birth of a baby.
At 7:22 a.m.,...
Motorcyclist wrecks, flees scene
CULLMAN - A single-vehicle wreck involving a Honda CBR sport bike occurred on Cherokee Avenue near Wal-Mart Distribution tonight, and the driver apparently fled on foot following the crash.
Cullman Police Department Officer Joey Duncan said, "The driver crashed and took off on foot, into...
Wallace State to compete for $1 million Aspen Prize
HANCEVILLE –Wallace State Community College was named this week one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges.
Wallace State was selected from a...
Arrest report: Oct. 11
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Alexander, Kody Dean, 28
grand jury- unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle
grand jury- third-degree theft of property
Allen, Manda Shea, 31
unauthorized use of a vehicle
Allred, Danny...
Vinemont resident arrested for meth distribution
VINEMONT - Another Cullman County resident is behind bars for distribution of methamphetamine. Chadwick Keith Wynn, 37, of Vinemont is being held in the Cullman County Detention Center.
The Cullman Police Department says Wynn was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 11 by Sgt. Chris Thomason and...
Sheriff’s office announces 2017 rodeo
Sheriff Gentry with the Reese family / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - This week, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made its first major announcement about the upcoming 19th annual Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo, to be held Dec. 7-9. The rodeo will, as...
Gov. Ivey: Alabama to join FirstNet First Responder Network
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced her decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community that will bring advanced tools to help Alabama’s first responders save lives and protect communities.
“Keeping...
Cullman Regional to host 3D mammography seminar on Oct. 19
CULLMAN - Breast cancer ranks as the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the U.S. Research has found that early detection significantly enhances the success of breast cancer treatment and the healthcare industry has discovered 3D mammography as the best way to...
Arrest report: Oct. 10
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Carter, Tony Ray, 52
grand jury- first-degree theft of property
Chambers, Brigette Kaylyn, 26
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Eason, Gary J. Shawn, 23
domestic violence-...
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...
