Colony fills vacant council seat; good news on summer food program
New Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, with Mayor Donnis Leeth / W.C. Mann
COLONY - The biggest order of business on the table at Colony’s town council meeting Tuesday was the selection of a new member to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Councilwoman...
County school board welcomes new teachers, staff
Several new teachers and administrators were on hand to introduce themselves. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) officially approved its slate of new teachers and administrators.
Most prominent of those known to have come on board is...
2nd victim of Tuesday house fire dies
The fire happened at 1461 County Road 706, near Stone Bridge Farms, early Tuesday morning. / Ty Watwood, WBRC News
CULLMAN - The second person injured in Tuesday morning's fatal house fire on County Road 706 has died. WBRC News reported that Angela Hardin, 60,...
1 person has died in multiple-vehicle crash on 69S near Bug Tussle
Image courtesy of Tribune reader.
Updated 7-13-17 9:31 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - A multiple-vehicle crash on Highway 69 South near the community of Bug Tussle has claimed one life. Cynthia Renae West, 43, of Jasper was pronounced dead at the scene by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...
Grand opening of Five Below set for July 21
The new Five Below store in the Cullman Shopping Center will be in the former Hancock Fabrics location. / MRP
CULLMAN - The grand opening of specialty retail store Five Below is set for Friday, July 21. According to the company's website, "The party starts...
Mom founds local charity, Curt’s Closet
Curt Wilson was just 15 when he was killed in a car crash on May 7. His mom, Ashley Wilson, has founded a local charity, Curt’s Closet, for area kids in need. / Image courtesy of Cullman High School
CULLMAN - Two months after the...
Operation Southern Shield aims to reduce traffic crashes and fatalities in region
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will be teaming up with law enforcement offices throughout the state and the Southeast July 17-23 as part of a special traffic campaign to reduce the number of crashes, injuries and fatalities by ensuring...
Veterans focus of Hope Horses for Heroes program
Hope Horses, Inc. provides equine therapy programs. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Hope Horses for Heroes got underway Tuesday afternoon and will take place every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. until Aug. 15. The therapeutic program, a joint effort between Hope Horses, Inc. and Saving Forgotten...
Maci Key becomes Wallace State’s first National SkillsUSA Officer; WSCC trio wins national medals
Maci Key is the first Wallace State student to serve as a SkillsUSA National Officer delegate.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College students made a mark recently at the 53rd annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Louisville, Kentucky, where students compete against...
Sheriff’s Office hosting free women’s self-defense class
Deputy Chad Whaley, an 18-year CCSO veteran, will lead the 2-night class. / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is hosting a free women's self-defense class Monday and Tuesday, July 17-18 at its new training facility. The class will be...
State fire marshal: fatal blaze may have originated in home’s fuse box
The fire consumed part of a home at 1461 County Road 706, near Stone Bridge Farms. / Ty Watwood, WBRC News
CULLMAN - An early-morning house fire claimed the life of an 80-year-old woman on Tuesday. Odell Bice was pronounced dead at the scene by...
Baileyton mulling urgent care facility
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton held its monthly council meeting this week, where they welcomed guest Dr. Josiah Daily, who has expressed an interest in opening a cash-only urgent care facility in the town’s medical center.
“I want to bring the medical community back...
Vinemont man arrested for forgery, drugs; counterfeit money likely circulating in Cullman
Mark Anthony Nix / Cullman Police Department
VINEMONT - A Vinemont man, Mark Anthony Nix, 52, was arrested Friday, July 7 and charged with first-degree forgery, first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, criminal possession of a forgery device, unlawful possession of a controlled substance...
2 Hanceville women arrested on animal cruelty charges
Amanda Yancey Monaco, left and Leah Ann Wilbanks, right / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
HANCEVILLE - Two Hanceville women were arrested on Tuesday, July 10 and charged with seven counts each of second-degree cruelty to a dog or cat, a Class A misdemeanor.
According to a...
Undercover operation leads to multiple charges for West Point woman
Tara Lynn Coleman / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A West Point woman is behind bars, charged with five counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest was made as a part...
6 questions with… Cherrie Haney, director of Cullman County Economic Development
Cherrie Haney / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Economic Development (CCED) office provides a variety of services, at the discretion of the Cullman County Commission. CCED assists local municipalities in acquiring funding for community development projects, participates in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's...
2nd dive-in movie of the season Thursday night at CWAC
Guests enjoy a dive-in movie at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center last summer. / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - The second of one of Cullman Parks and Rec's most popular summer events, the Dive-In Movies, will take place tomorrow, Thursday, July 13.
The movie "Sing"...
Hanceville’s newly renovated track ready for action
Photo courtesy of Hanceville Quarterback Club
We haven’t been able to host a track meet at Hanceville in at least 10 years because the track was falling apart and didn’t have enough lanes. We’re going to do everything we can to start hosting track events...
Point of View: Logan fire chief addresses water controversy
The front portion of Brick Haven was declared a total loss following the July 1 fire. / Aerial Envision
CULLMAN - In the aftermath of the Brick Haven fire on July 1, Logan Fire & Rescue Chief Toby Bates lodged a very public complaint about...
‘The Science of Alabama History’
CHS coach and science (and now history) teacher Kyle Morris / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, representatives of communities and organizations across north Alabama gathered at the Benedictine Sisters’ Retreat Center in Cullman to talk about how people and groups can participate in...
Cullman’s Catfish N Que 1 of 4 finalists in Bama’s Best Catfish Restaurant Challenge
Cullman’s Catfish N Que is one of four finalists in the statewide Bama’s Best Catfish Restaurant Challenge. Alabama Catfish Producers is sponsoring the second annual contest.
More than 250 customer nominations were received. The other three finalists are David’s Catfish House in Atmore, Orrville Farmer’s...
Pet of the Week: Avalon is searching for her forever home
Avalon is a 5-month-old female heeler mix. / Cullman County Animal Shelter
Ryan Whisenhunt from the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Avalon, a puppy currently available for adoption.
“Avalon is a heeler mix who is approximately 5 months old. She has a quiet, patient...
Mosquito spraying begins
Mosquitoes transmit many dangerous diseases, including Zika and West Nile. / James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CULLMAN COUNTY - It’s that time of year again: lake days, long summer nights and anywhere from one to 100 mosquito bites depending on one’s luck....
Multiple departments on scene of fire in 2500 block of CR 222
Updated 7-11-17 at 4:06 p.m.
County Road 222 is now re-opened.
Updated 7-11-17 at 1:40 p.m.
There are no injuries to anyone in the building; however, according to Bradberry, three or four firefighters are being treated at the scene for heat exhaustion. The roadway remains closed at...
Update: At least 1 person has died following early morning house fire
Updated 7-11-17 6:20 a.m.
CULLMAN - At least one person has died following an early morning house fire on County Road 706 near Stone Bridge Farms, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick. Odell Bice, 80, was pronounced dead at the scene after being...
(Updated) Firefighters on scene of house fire on CR 706
Updated story: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2017/07/11/update-least-1-person-has-died-following-early-morning-house-fire
Updated 7-11-17 3:37 a.m.
One of the people rescued from the house is being airlifted to an area hospital. County dispatch has revised the address to 1461 County Road 706.
Updated 7-11-17 3:12 a.m.
Both people have been rescued from inside the home. The house...
Change of leadership at Topre
Topre America accepts a plaque at the Japan America Society of Alabama annual dinner May 19, 2016 for the $8.5 million expansion at the Cullman facility during 2015. Pictured are, from left, JASA First Vice President Forrest Keith of Daiken America, Topre Director of...
Commission gets earful on special events district expansion; amendment heads to city council
Downtown Merchants’ Association advisor Ron Pierce defends the expansion of the downtown special events district. The expansion will now go before the Cullman City Council. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - During its regular meeting Monday evening, the Cullman City Planning Commission held a public hearing...
Smith Lake WakeBattle this Saturday
CULLMAN - Looking for something adventurous to do this weekend? Check out the Smith Lake WakeBattle this Saturday. The event is sponsored by Russell Marine, Wake Factory, Hyperlite Wakeboards and Nautique and boasts on its Facebook event page, “Come join us for WakeBattle in...
2 Birmingham residents arrested in Cullman Co. for crack cocaine distribution
Deangelo Lewis, left, and Brittany Hill, right / Cullman Police Department
DODGE CITY - Cullman Police Department investigators on Sunday arrested two Birmingham residents on distribution charges.
According to a media release from the CPD, investigators Justin Craft, Scott Sanford and Eric Cole conducted a traffic...
125th annual singing convention draws capacity crowd to courthouse
Music comes from all directions as the song leader directs from the center. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Over the weekend, Cullman celebrated what has become a unique tradition in Alabama: the state’s last courthouse singing convention. Singers from all over the state, and some...
Heartland Quilt Guild’s “Quilting in Cotton Country” July 14-15
This quilt will be given away at the show.
The Heartland Quilt Guild will sponsor a quilt show "Quilting in Cotton Country" Friday, July 14, 1-5 p.m. and Saturday, July 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at East Elementary School, 608 Fourth Ave. SE in Cullman.
Included will...
James Fields: will he or won’t he?
Rev. Fields stopped by Jack’s to eat breakfast and talk shop, but spent much of his time receiving encouragement from supporters. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, July 5, Rev. James Fields, former state representative, posted a video to his Facebook page leading many...
Fairview Town Council discusses rental prices and park improvements
FAIRVIEW - At this month’s meeting of Fairview's town council, there was much discussion about rental prices, possible improvements to the community park and the new senior center, which is expected to be opened soon.
The council reported that the new senior center is almost...
Downtown and Warehouse District merchants gearing up for ‘Celebrate Cullman’
2nd Fridays events are a big draw downtown during the summer months. / Andrew Cryer
We’ve really got a vibrant downtown, and we don’t want to let that get away. We want to continue to grow it and fill it; and we want the people...
CCBOE names AHSAA’s Wanda Gilliland first district-wide athletic director
Wanda Gilliland, who retired from the AHSAA in June, is set to be named the first-ever district-wide athletic director for Cullman County Schools. / Image courtesy of the AHSAA
CULLMAN - In the wake of the July 1 resignation of West Point track coach A.J....
Still on top: Cold Springs FFA String Band wins 2nd state title
The band with their prize banner after the competition / Brad Murray
BREMEN - Earlier this summer, students from around the state gathered in Montgomery for the 89th Alabama Future Farmers of America (FFA) state convention. One of the highlights of the convention was the...
ADPH warns of flesh-eating bacteria in AL waters
MONTGOMERY - Mobile County health officials have confirmed three cases of flesh-eating bacteria, or "vibrio vulnificus." WALA-TV reported that Barbara Gibbs with the Mobile County Health Department confirmed the cases.
"Gibbs, who oversees the Infectious Disease and Control Department, said one case was from an...
Sheriff Gentry to citizens: Slow down
Lt. Erik Ryan performs a traffic stop Thursday on County Road 222. / CCSO
CULLMAN COUNTY - According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) patrol deputies will be out in force along County Road 222 during the month of July and part of August...
Cullman student wins scholarship from American Trim
Matthew Thompson / Contributed
CULLMAN - Cullman’s Matthew Thompson, son of Eddie Thompson, has won a scholarship from the Henry J. Hawk, Sr. Scholarship Program, sponsored by American Trim, LLC.
Thompson is an engineering major at the University of Alabama.
In high school, Thompson was a member...
Cullman’s Oakleigh White wins Alfa Foundation scholarship
Oakleigh White / Alfa
CULLMAN - Oakleigh White, a graduate of Cullman High School, received a $1,000 scholarship from the Alfa Foundation. White is a junior at Troy University studying communication studies.
White is one of 100 students from across the state who will reap the...
Milo’s is back! Burger chain returns to Cullman
Milo’s corporate HQ in Birmingham was well represented: (L-R) Vice President of Operations Liz Smith, CEO Tom Dekle, Marketing Manager Mary Duncan Proctor, and Area Manager Evans Smith / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - After an absence of several years, Milo’s Hamburgers has returned to Cullman. ...
Dozens attend meeting to learn about WSCC Health Science programs
Lorie Strane, left, talks with students interested in learning more about the Medical Assistant program at Wallace State Community College, during a meeting offered recently at the college to let students learn about Health Science programs that still have openings for the Fall 2017...
Alabama 6th poorest state in the U.S.; Cullman’s poverty rate is 19.4%
BIRMINGHAM - Statewide nonprofit group Alabama Possible (AP) recently released its 2017 Alabama Poverty Data Sheet, which highlights statewide poverty rates and data related to educational attainment, employment and food security.
According to the sheet, nearly 900,000 Alabamians live below the poverty line, which is...
125th annual singing convention coming to courthouse this weekend
This year’s convention is receiving special attention as part of the state’s bicentennial celebration.
CULLMAN - On Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9, the Cullman County Courthouse will host its 125th annual singing convention, continuing a tradition that began in 1893. Once a common...
Brick Haven fire exposes weakness in water system; Co. water dept. responds
Firefighters on the scene of the fully-involved blaze at Brick Haven on July 1 were frustrated with the available water pressure. This photo shows the aftermath. / Courtesy of Aerial Envision
CULLMAN COUNTY - Around 1 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, the Bethsadia Volunteer Fire...
Chambers Farm & Garden Supply opens at new location
Tim Chambers and family opened the Chambers Farm & Garden Supply store in its new location on Wednesday, July 5. / Chambers Farm & Garden Supply on Facebook
CULLMAN - Since 1944, one family has provided Cullman residents with essentials for farming: from animal feed...
Desperation Church treats community to fireworks, much more
Patriots of all ages came dressed in their best red, white and blue. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Many came out for the fireworks, but there was much more going on at Heritage Park on the 4th of July as Desperation Church hosted its fifth...
Fairview’s 16th annual Freedom Celebration: small town delight
The fireworks display capped off a day of fellowship at Fairview Community Park. / Heather Mann
FAIRVIEW - The community of Fairview, like many across the country, held a 4th of July celebration on Tuesday. Despite less than pleasant weather soon before, the 16th annual...
Wallace State has school-record 41 student-athletes recognized by NJCAA for academic achievements
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State athletics had a school-record 41 student-athletes recognized recently for their academic achievements during the 2016-17 year in list released by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
Wallace State had 11 students achieve a 4.0 GPA, earning them NJCAA All-Academic First-Team...
Troopers investigating 8 traffic fatalities, 1 drowning for 4th of July travel period
Image: ALEA
MONTGOMERY – Three words for this year’s 4th of July holiday travel period: no seat belts.
Seat belts were available but not in use in seven of the eight deadly traffic crashes Alabama State Troopers are investigating from this year’s extended holiday weekend, which...
Alabama Bicentennial workshop July 10
Image: Alabama 200
CULLMAN - You might want to keep that red, white and blue bunting up this year, after all, this year through the final months of 2019, the entire state is celebrating Alabama’s Bicentennial. The festivities will be ongoing through the entire two...
(Updated) Cullman man bitten by cottonmouth snake
Adult cottonmouth / Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Updated 7-5-17 at 11 a.m.
Posted 7-4-17 at 8:02 p.m.
CULLMAN - A Cullman man reported Tuesday being bitten by a cottonmouth snake. Although emergency responders first thought the man had been bitten near his home in the Caroll Acres...
Special Election 2017: meet the candidates
Democrat Doug Jones, left, and Republican Roy Moore, right, are the leading challengers for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Luther Strange, center. / Images courtesy of Doug Jones for U.S. Senate and State of Alabama
CULLMAN - When U.S. Attorney Gen. Jeff Sessions...
Here’s where to see some fireworks tonight
CULLMAN COUNTY - Independence Day is here, and Cullman residents have two great options tonight to see some fireworks.
Cullman Fireworks Festival
The Cullman Fireworks Festival, hosted by Desperation Church, will kick off at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4 at Heritage Park. Admission is free.
There...
Smith Lake drowning victim ID’d
Updated 7-3-17 at 10:45 p.m.
WINSTON COUNTY - ALEA Marine Patrol Troopers reported an adult drowning on Smith Lake in Winston County on Monday. According to WBRC FOX6 News in Birmingham, the victim has been identified as Kenneth Claude Sampsell, 62.
Sampsell was a resident of...
United Way funding applications available July 7
United Way of Cullman County: Funding applications for April 2018 – March 2019 will be available beginning Friday, July 7. The deadline to return applications is Aug. 10, 2017. Please email sdanford@uwaycc.org to request an electronic application or call 256-739-2948.
To submit a community note,...
Extreme Military Challenge at Camp Liberty
Sgt. Major Will Harris from Cullman's VFW Post 2214 is being briefed by Camp Liberty Commander Joe Land while cadets pass through the obstacle course.
Camp Liberty in Battleground, Alabama is putting young men and women from all over the U.S. and 11 foreign countries...
4th of July safety: be smart around fireworks
CULLMAN COUNTY - Independence Day is almost upon us. It’s a time for parades, family get-togethers, cookouts, and of course, fireworks. And that’s where folks can get in trouble.
On the 4th of July, and for two weeks before and after, an average of 250...
ALDOT: Top 2 ways to make 4th of July travel safe
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is asking drivers to do their part to make this a fatality-free 4th of July on Alabama highways. As an added precaution during the heavily-traveled holiday, ALDOT is doing its part for road safety by having...
4th of July hours
CULLMAN - In observance of Independence Day, City and County offices will be on the following schedules:
City of Cullman offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4. There will be no changes to residential or commercial sanitation routes.
Cullman County offices will be closed on...
Alabama ranks 1st nationally, having more opioid prescriptions than people
BIRMINGHAM – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is taking action to help address the opioid epidemic in Alabama.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Alabama ranks highest in the nation as having more opioid prescriptions than people with Alabama...
Inside the new CCSO training center
Capt. Mark Persall, Lt. Rex Sorrow and Lt. Jeff Clemons in the main room of the training center / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has a great reputation for reaching out into the community, but sometimes you’d just like to...
AL Sec. of State Merrill holds voter registration and ID drive at Whitlock’s General Store
Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill, Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman and State Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Cullman
TRIMBLE - Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill paid a personal visit to Cullman County on Saturday. Welcomed to the Trimble community near Smith Lake by Rep. Corey...
To Jamaica with love
Cullman First United Methodist Church Jamaica Missions Team / Cullman FUMC on Facebook
CULLMAN - Cullman First United Methodist Church just wrapped up its fourth annual mission trip to St. Mary, Jamaica. The team of 22 volunteers left June 17 and returned to Cullman on...
Colonel Cullman celebrates his 194th birthday
Colonel Cullmann shares his birthday cake with community members. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Museum and staff this week celebrated the birthday of Cullman’s founder, Colonel Cullmann. Brought to life by Larry Rowlette, the Colonel served cake, ice cream and lemonade to...
Update: Portion of Brick Haven event venue a “total loss”
Brick Haven, as seen the morning of Saturday, July 1, 2017 / Bridget Turner Millwood
CULLMAN - A portion of wedding and event venue Brick Haven has been declared a total loss following an early morning fire, according to Jeff Byars, with the Bethsadia Volunteer...
Multiple departments on scene of fire at Brick Haven
See full update at http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2017/07/01/update-portion-brick-haven-event-venue-total-loss
CULLMAN - Multiple departments are on the scene of a fully involved fire at Brick Haven, located at 1889 U.S. Highway 278 West. The highway around the area is closed in both directions.
The structure fire was first reported at 1:02...
Update: Utah State ME working to determine cause of Cullman doctor’s death
Dr. Lane Friedman / Cullman Internal Medicine
CULLMAN - The Utah State Medical Examiner’s Office is working to determine the cause of death of Dr. Lane Friedman, 62, an internist with Cullman Internal Medicine. Friedman died this week while hiking with his family in Spooky...
Helping hand: Hanceville leaders, personnel turn out to protect home from rising flood water
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, second from left, called the city to action to help community member Lynda Brown. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - On Friday morning the rains fell on Cullman County...and fell, and fell. Several low-lying areas of Hanceville had begun to experience street...
50 years of service: Cullman Regional Auxiliary hangs up pink smocks
The 50th anniversary celebration gathered past and present volunteers who reminisced and celebrated the many years of service to Cullman Regional. / Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Auxiliary Volunteers recently donated $48,000 in life-saving equipment to the Cullman Regional’s Ambulance Service, Cullman Emergency Medical...
AL farmers ask Congress to support agricultural conservation programs; 2 Cullman County farmers head to D.C.
Cullman County farmers Cody Rasco, left and Gregg DeBoer, right, met with Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama in Washington, D.C. last week. / NSAC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) hosted its second “farmer fly-in” of the fiscal year (FY) 2018...
Undercover operation leads to distribution charge
Johnny Michael Coggins / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - An undercover operation led to the arrest of a Berlin man on Friday. Johnny Michael Coggins, 62, was charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance and jailed on a $5,000 property bond.
Cullman City Police Department...
Sheriff activates Lake Patrol ahead of holiday weekend
CULLMAN - Due to the expected high amount of boat traffic on Smith Lake this 4th of July weekend, Sheriff Matt Gentry has activated the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Lake Patrol. The Sheriff's Office will also have extra patrols on the highways in the...
Vacated Colony council seat remains open
COLONY - The Colony Town Council is still trying to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Myra Twitty in early May. At its meeting Tuesday evening, confusion and lack of communication seemed to prevail. The vacancy was an item on the printed...
CCBOE recognizes area businesses and industries for support
State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview and Cullman Regional’s Lindsey Dossey / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The close relationship between the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) and the area’s businesses and industries has been well-documented. On Thursday, the CCBOE took a little time to thank...
UPDATED: 4th of July celebrations planned across county, starting Saturday
Updated 6-30-17 at 6:09 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Each year when the 4th of July rolls around, families and neighborhoods have get-togethers and barbecues to celebrate the holiday. Below is a roundup of Independence Day festivities to enjoy with the community.
Saturday, July 1: Smith Lake...
No longer a 4-lane: new lanes causing confusion on Hwy 278 E
Some eastbound motorists are confusing the St. Bernard turn lane (between double yellow lines) for the passing lane that previously began just up the hill. / Wendy Sack
CULLMAN - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) recently began making modifications to the section of U.S....
Cullman High’s Burroughs selected as AP Reader
Denise Burroughs / Courtesy of Cullman High School
NEW YORK – Denise Burroughs, an AP English literature teacher at Cullman High School, has been selected to participate in the College Board’s Annual AP Reading in AP English Literature. Each June, AP teachers and college faculty...
Drug trafficking defendants sue county officials: Sheriff responds
CULLMAN - A group of Cullman County drug trafficking defendants have filed a class action civil rights lawsuit in the U.S. District Court against an array of county officials, claiming that the county’s standard $1 million property bond for drug trafficking is excessive and...
Kindergarten to college: Educators learn about using breakout games in classroom
Aimee Bates, technology integration specialist for Cullman City Schools, checks in with attendees of the Educator Alumni Connection workshop hosted by the Wallace State Community College Alumni Association. The workshop showed educators how to use breakout challenges in the classroom to engage students in...
“Too good to be true” Sheriff warns WaLLi class about scams
Sheriff Gentry addresses the WaLLi class at Wallace State on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry visited Wallace State Community College on Wednesday to speak to participants in the Wallace State Lifelong Learning Institute (WaLLi) senior continuing...
Cullman doctor dies while on vacation in Utah
Dr. Lane H. Friedman / Facebook
Updated 6-29-17 at 9:09 a.m.
CULLMAN - A doctor with Cullman Internal Medicine died this week while on vacation with his family in Utah. According to KSL.com out of Utah, Dr. Lane H. Friedman, 62, was found dead in Kane...
Update on new athletic facility coming to Good Hope schools
The new athletic training center will be in the old band building at Good Hope High School. / Good Hope High School on Facebook
GOOD HOPE - A new athletic training facility for Good Hope Middle and High Schools is in the works, and coaches...
Registration open for 2017 EvaBank Midnight Run
2016 EvaBank Midnight Run / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN – Get ready to get your glow on at the 2017 EvaBank Midnight Run on Friday, August 4 at 11:59 p.m. The race will start at the Cullman Civic Center and follow a course through the...
Scott Stadthagen officially kicks off campaign for Alabama House District 9 seat
Left to right: Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Scott Stadthagen and Cullman City Council President Garlan Gudger/ Andrew Cryer
HARTSELLE- Packing the Hartselle Farmer’s Market to near capacity this weekend, Scott Stadthagen officially kicked off his campaign to represent...
Wallace State conducts annual strategic analysis team meeting for business and industry partners
Wallace State welding program chair Jim Thompson discusses the NC3 safety procedures his department has instituted. / Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s administrators and instructors presented to local businesses and industries recently during their annual Strategic Analysis Team meeting.
“This is an important...
“Absolutely fantastic!”
Image credit: TSM at the Rock on Facebook
CULLMAN - Earlier this month, a mix-up with the delivery of a large supply of donated food left the pantry at Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) food bank dangerously low, and its staff scrambling for help.
On Monday,...
Hanceville FD training a popular draw, not just for firefighters
Firefighters take time out of a busy training day to welcome young visitors. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville Fire Station No. 1 was a popular place to be recently, as the Hanceville Fire Department (HFD) held vehicle firefighting and victim extrication exercises as part...
Registered sex offender arrested for multiple thefts
Brent Donald Sigala, 44 / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Updated 6-27-17 at 6:40 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Following tips from residents living on County Road 1101, investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Monday arrested registered sex offender Brent Donald Sigala, 44, of West Point...
County Commission questioned by accident victim’s spouse about conditions on County Road 222
Julian Morris, left, talks with County Engineer John Lang after Tuesday morning's commission meeting. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - County Road 222 has become infamous for the number of wrecks that happen on it. Several deaths and even more injuries have taken place in the...
Cullman Police Department kicks off radKIDS Summer Safety Camp
radKIDS instructor and Cullman Police Department DARE Officer Cindy Rohrscheib demonstrates the self-defense stance./ Heather Mann
CULLMAN - Something special is going down at the Cullman Civic Center this week. The Cullman Police Department and Cullman Parks and Recreation are hosting the popular radKIDS Summer...
Council recognizes firefighter, EMT of the year, bids farewell to 2 fire department veterans
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Firefighter of the Year Lt. Jason Lamb with his son Nathan, EMT of the Year Chase Cornell, and Councilman Andy Page / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - It was a joyful meeting Monday evening as the Cullman City Council recognized...
Harbison, Merrill to host voter registration event at Whitlock’s General Store July 1
Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope and Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill are hosting a voter registration drive on Saturday, July 1 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Whitlock's General Store in Trimble.
Free voter ID cards will be issued to anyone who doesn't have a...
Shedd appointed chair of new House Urban and Rural Development Standing Committee
Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview speaks at an event in Cullman earlier this year. / Andrew Cryer
MONTGOMERY - Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R - Monrovia on Monday announced that Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview will serve as chairman of the new House Standing Committee...
City school board awards achievements, introduces new faculty members
Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill, with Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, accepts an award naming his school a 2017 National Beta School of Merit.
CULLMAN - At its meeting Monday morning, the Cullman City School Board took time to recognize school and administrative achievements,...
4 area students selected for prestigious 2017 Alabama Governor’s School
BIRMINGHAM - Eighty-nine outstanding rising high school seniors from 24 counties and 56 high schools in Alabama were selected to attend the 2017 Alabama Governor's School at Samford University June 18-30.
Four Cullman-area students were selected:
Carley Byerley, of Cullman, Cullman High School
Reilly Mills, of Hanceville,...
Wallace State-Hanceville certified as Official Campus Site for MLD Certification
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College has been declared an Official Campus Site for MLD Certification Campus of Alabama, making it the only school in north Alabama that will offer the MLD Institute International Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Certification.
The declaration was granted by the...
Sheriff’s Office investigating death of 3-week-old baby
JOHNSON'S CROSSING - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 3-week-old infant in the Johnson's Crossing community.
Emergency responders from the Johnson's Crossing Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the residence in the 900 block of County Road 483 at 10:22...
7th annual radKIDS Summer Safety Camp kicks off Monday
CPD DARE Officer Cindy Rohrscheib with a participant in last year's radKIDS camp / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - From June 26-30, the Cullman Police Department and Cullman Parks and Recreation will offer their seventh annual radKIDS Summer Safety Camp for children ages 5-11.
According to...
