Peinhardt Homesteaders plan schedule for remainder of 2017
On Sunday, Aug. 20, a class called 'Raising Rabbits on the Homestead' will be taught. / Photo courtesy Heather Grantland, Peinhardt “Homesteaders”/Facebook
CULLMAN - The Peinhardt 1930 Homesteaders met Sunday afternoon to plan their event schedule for the fall, and here’s what folks can look...
Pet of the Week: Ollie is looking for his forever home
Ollie is available for adoption at the Cullman County Animal Shelter. / Ryan Whisenhunt
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to the Pet of the Week:
“We are pleased to introduce you to Ollie. He is approximately 2 years old...
Meet Lynn Beshear, new commissioner of Alabama Department of Mental Health
Alabama’s new State Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear / Courtesy of M.D. Connection
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey in July appointed Lynn Beshear commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health.
“I am honored to appoint Lynn Beshear as commissioner of the Department of Mental Health,”...
Bussman weighs in on mental health care; strong words on state of Alabama education
Paul Bussman speaks at the Cullman County Republican breakfast in February 2017/ Andrew Cryer- Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - Mental health care has been an issue in desperate need of attention for some time in Alabama. Funding has been declining, bed space has been decreasing;...
Scam Jam and Health Fair for seniors this Friday
Blood screenings, like these at last year’s Scam Jam and Health Fair, are provided by Cullman Regional. / Lorri Lee
CULLMAN - The annual Scam Jam and Health Fair for Cullman’s senior citizens is this Friday, Aug. 4 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Cullman County...
Cullman Regional Airport improvement project gets city council approval
The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed three resolutions to make improvements to the Cullman Regional Airport. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Airport was the main topic of Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting; the council passed three resolutions to make...
Hanceville votes to hire firm for CDBG proposals
The Hanceville City Council held a special meeting on Monday night to choose a consulting firm for its Community Development Block Grant proposals. / Heather Mann
HANCEVILLE - With its eyes still set on downtown improvements, the Hanceville City Council is planning to apply for...
Wreck sends 2 to area hospitals
CULLMAN - A single-vehicle wreck snarled late afternoon traffic on Monday. The incident happened at 4:38 p.m. on U.S. Highway 278 eastbound, just before Cliff Road west of the St. Bernard Bridge.
Lt. Jeff Warnke with the Cullman Police Department said Robin Victoria Duke, 21,...
Ms. Folsom Center for Rehab & Healthcare, Miriam Kelley named 2nd runner-up in Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant
Ms. Folsom Center for Rehab & Healthcare, Miriam Kelley, took home the second runner-up prize. / ANHA
HOOVER - Two Cullman women were among the top 10 finalists for the 2017 Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant Monday in Hoover.
Ms. Folsom Center for Rehab & Healthcare,...
2 local McDonald’s giving away free backpacks this Saturday
Image courtesy of McDonald's of Central Alabama
CULLMAN - Two local McDonald’s restaurants, as a part of McDonald’s of Central Alabama’s third annual McDonald’s McBackpack Giveaway, will be giving away 200 backpacks each this Saturday, Aug. 5.
The McDonald’s in Cullman at 1425 Second Ave. SW...
Myles McLeroy of Cullman selected for Computer-Based Honors Program At UA
Myles McLeroy / Courtesy of Michelle Opsahl
TUSCALOOSA - Myles McLeroy, of Cullman, is one of 44 incoming freshmen selected for the Computer-Based Honors Program in the Honors College at The University of Alabama this fall. The nationally recognized research program pairs academically elite students...
Cynthia Arrington named Wallace State’s new Adult Education director
Cynthia Arrington / WSCC
HANCEVILLE – Cynthia Arrington has been named Wallace State’s new Adult Education director.
Arrington, a Hanceville native, inherits the position after serving as an Adult Education instructor for Wallace State since last November. Before joining Wallace State, Arrington previously worked as an...
2 Cullman women competing today for title of 2017 Ms. Alabama Nursing Home
Ms. Cleo McLeroy and Ms. Miriam Kelley / ANHA
MONTGOMERY - Two Cullman women are among the top 10 finalists for the 2017 Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant, according to the The Alabama Nursing Home Association.
Ms. Folsom Center for Rehab & Healthcare, Miriam Kelley, 89...
Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS debuts first vendor & crafts fair
Nonprofit Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS hopes to make its vendor & crafts fair an annual event. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - For years, the Harris family and their associates have helped raise funds and awareness in Cullman for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, sometimes...
Conservative evangelist Scott Dawson campaigns in Cullman
Conservative evangelist Scott Dawson is running for governor. /Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - First-time candidate, author, evangelist and frequent guest on “The Rick and Bubba Show,” Scott Dawson, held a campaign event this week at Stone Bridge Farms. Dawson has his sights set on being Alabama’s...
Good Hope holds annual back-to-school bash
Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett, second from right, and his crew working at the 2017 Back-to-School Bash put on by the City of Good Hope. / Heather Mann
GOOD HOPE - To celebrate the start of a new school year, the City of Good Hope...
Hanceville Fire & Rescue getting new gear
Hanceville Assistant Fire Chief Bart Absher confers with council members Jimmy Sawyer and Sharon Porter./ W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - With Mayor Kenneth Nail out of town, the Hanceville City Council’s agenda was fairly light Thursday evening, with much of the brief discussion related to the...
Area kids get hands-on at local art camp
Local artist Laura Walker held her art camp at The Link of Cullman County this year, where several area kids participated. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - Some say that encouraging creativity in children can often lead to a better future. Expanded imaginations can come up...
Party faithful turn out for Republican candidate dinner, minus Strange
Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice and U.S. Senate hopeful Roy Moore speaks to guests at Friday night's Republican dinner. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - More than 150 area Republicans turned out Friday evening, when the Cullman County Republican Party held its first fundraising dinner,...
Spotlight on mental health: New AL mental health commissioner visits Cullman
Pictured are Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, Rep. Randall Shedd, Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown, State Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear and Mental Healthcare of Cullman Director Chris Van Dyke./ Courtesy of Randall Shedd
CULLMAN - On Thursday, State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview hosted...
Southern gospel tradition: Joyful Hearts 25th anniversary homecoming Aug. 5
Southern gospel group Joyful Hearts will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a homecoming gospel singing on Saturday, August 5 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
CULLMAN - The rafters out at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will probably vibrate a little on August 5, thankfully not from...
Cullman Utilities Board files suit against Duck River Dam engineers, construction company
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer announced the suit. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At 3 p.m. Friday afternoon, Cullman City Attorney Roy Williams, on behalf of the Utilities Board of the City of Cullman, filed suit against CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc., ASI Constructors,...
Sheriff’s Office warns of new phone scam
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office received several calls from Cullman County residents Friday saying that people are calling and claiming to be with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and that the resident of Cullman needs to pay them a fine or pay...
CCSO: 8 arrested for drugs on 2 separate search warrants
Top row, l-r: Whitney Nichole Thursby, Oliver Samual Tucker, Danny Ray Tucker and MiKayla Delaine Burleson
Bottom row, l-r: Donald William Holder, Shelly Dawn Holder, Bradley Dewayne Hester and Kimberly Johnson Graves
CULLMAN COUNTY - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and investigators...
Coast Gas ‘Serving Cullman Day’ back-to-school bash Friday
CULLMAN - Tomorrow, Friday, July 28, Coast Gas will be holding its second annual Serving Cullman Day, this time focusing on students and providing supplies for them as they head back to school. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Coast Gas will be accepting donations of...
ALS nonprofit holding arts and crafts fair this weekend
CULLMAN - Nonprofit group Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS is doing something new. In addition to its annual bass tournament, which is held in the fall, a vendor arts and crafts fair is happening this Saturday, July 29, from 5-9 p.m. at the...
After 11 tasty years, AJ’s Steakhouse prepares to say goodbye
Melody Folsom Hill, daughter of former Alabama governor “Big Jim” Folsom, opened AJ’s Steakhouse with her late husband, Doug Hill. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - AJ’s Steakhouse has been a Cullman institution since 2006. After 11 years and multiple “best steak” awards, owner Melody Folsom...
Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn participates in 2017 Mountains to Gulf expedition
Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn holds a snake during her time on the Mountains to Gulf: Helping Teachers Make Connections expedition, hosted by the Montgomery-based Legacy, Partners in Environmental Education.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn recently had the opportunity to participate...
WaLLi members beat the heat with ice cream contest
John Thomas, left, and Bobbie Bradford, were declared the winners in the homemade ice cream contest held by the WaLLi program at Wallace State Community College.
HANCEVILLE - More than a dozen members of the Wallace State Lifelong Learning Institute (WaLLi) found a way to...
Cullman Police announce changes to morning traffic flow around 3 city schools
CPD Lt. Jeff Warnke, left, Officer Rodney Banister, center, and CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper demonstrate how the cones will be set up during school hours. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The start of a new school year brings a fair amount of confusion, especially when...
CCCDC awards almost $110K in grants
This month’s CCCDC meeting saw a packed house. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met on Monday evening at Cullman City Hall, where they awarded almost $110,000 in grants to nonprofits, community organizations and municipalities across the county.
Funding for...
Sheriff’s office taking applications for citizens’ academy
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is taking applications now for the next session of its popular Citizens' Academy. The academy is a nine-week course and is free to the public; however, class size is limited.
The academy begins on Tuesday, Aug. 22...
Citizen alleges deficiencies in road management in Dodge City
Said England, during heavy rain, the ditch floods quickly, encroaching into her yard and threatening to wash over the road. / courtesy Alice England
DODGE CITY - When it rains at Alice England’s house, it doesn’t pour, but it does flood a little, and the...
Commission meeting becomes referendum on local trucking business
The commission met before a nearly packed house Tuesday morning. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - When the Cullman County Commission planned Tuesday morning’s meeting, the commissioners probably did not know that the hot topic wouldn’t even be among the 18 items on the agenda.
Early in...
Never too young to make a difference: meet Denna Chivers
Denna Grace Chivers / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - There are lots of people who say they are animal lovers. Then there are those who make an occasional contribution to the Humane Society. Then there are those who adopt animals from the shelter, to give them...
(Updated) Luther Strange will attend Republican candidate dinner Friday in Cullman
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, left, U.S. Sen. Luther Strange, center, and Roy Moore, right, will be special guests of the Cullman County Republican Party at a dinner Friday night, July 28, 2017. / Images courtesy of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate and...
Cullman woman arrested after drugs found in apartment
Lindsay Nicole Schmale / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A Cullman woman was arrested recently after a search of her home allegedly yielded hydrocodone pills and multiple items of drug paraphernalia. Lindsay Nicole Schmale, 35, was arrested at her apartment on the southwest side of...
Bremen woman ID’d as victim in early morning wreck
Updated 7-25-17 at 6:03 p.m.
BREMEN - A two-vehicle wreck early Tuesday morning claimed the life of a Bremen woman. Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said Debbie Johnson Wilson, 54, was killed when the 2000 Dodge Ram she was driving was struck...
Voter registration deadline looming for U.S. Senate primary election
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
MONTGOMERY - Voters have until July 31 to...
Good Hope back-to-school bash set for July 27
GOOD HOPE - Yes, kids, the new school year will be here sooner rather than later. The City of Good Hope will host its sixth annual back-to-school bash on Thursday, July 27, from 5-7 p.m. at the municipal park.
The annual event was started by...
Local optometrist arrested for harassment
Dr. Phillip Guthery / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A local optometrist was arrested Friday on one count of harassment after a patient swore out an affidavit against him and a warrant was issued by the magistrate’s office.
Dr. Phillip Guthery, 66, a resident of Gardendale,...
Pet of the Week: Laid-back Alexander is searching for his forever home
Alexander is a 1-and-a-half-year-old bulldog. / Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt introduces us to Alexander, the Cullman County Animal Shelter’s pet of the week.
“Alexander is a bulldog that is approximately 1-and-a-half years old. He has a soft, relaxed demeanor with a medium...
City school board announces personnel changes; holds salaries steady
CULLMAN - At its last meeting before the start of the new school year, the Cullman City School Board approved the following personnel changes.
Employment:
Samuel Long, West ES Special Education instructional assistant
Kim Davis, East ES custodian
Jennifer Hill, East ES third grade teacher
Harris Crumbley, Cullman Primary...
Cullman library receives grant for August Alabama Bicentennial art project
Cullman’s Alabama 200 Committee Chairman Drew Green presents a grant check to Cullman County Public Library’s Janice Cook and Cullman County Public Library System Director Sharon Townson. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, the Cullman Alabama 200 Committee presented the Cullman County Public...
Remembering Jay: Families First rally promotes safe driving
Jay Kendall’s widow Suzette Kendall addresses the crowd as local dignitaries look on. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Sunday evening, friends and family gathered at the Cullman County Courthouse for the fourth annual Families First rally, to remember the life of Jerry “Jay” Kendall,...
Seed-Harvest Music Academy opening new classes
Students perform at Seed-Harvest’s 2017 spring concert. / Seed-Harvest Music Academy on Facebook
Edited 7-24-17 to update age ranges and pricing.
CULLMAN - After unveiling an orchestra and jazz band for homeschooled students earlier this month, the Seed-Harvest Music Academy will debut new and revised classes...
Readers ask: Why does school seem to start earlier each year?
Classrooms all over the county, like this one at Hanceville Middle School, are ready to welcome students back to class. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN COUNTY - Many of us old timers can remember when we started school the Wednesday or Thursday before Labor Day, with...
Cullman County Auburn Club hosts freshmen send-off
Six Auburn freshmen attended the Cullman County Auburn Club freshmen send-off event. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Many graduates from the Class of 2017 are using this month to put the finishing touches on their college plans. Orientation, housing, meal plan, and financial aid can...
Surgeon Stephen McBride joins Cullman Regional staff
Dr. Stephen McBride / Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Dr. Stephen McBride, MD has joined the Cullman Regional medical staff. McBride, a board-certified general surgeon, is a graduate of Samford University and completed medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
As a general surgeon, McBride...
County Republicans to host U.S. Senate candidates Roy Moore and Mo Brooks
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, left, and Roy Moore, right, will be special guests of the Cullman County Republican Party at a dinner Friday night, July 28, 2017. Sen. Luther Strange has not confirmed his attendance. / Images courtesy of the U.S. House of Representatives...
‘Tis the season: Aquatic Center draws crowd with Christmas in July food drive
Christmas in July is an annual event at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - As temperatures keep rising, many people are looking for ways to beat the heat. As a way to keep people cool and help families in need,...
State unemployment rate drops to 4.6%; Cullman up slightly at 4.3%
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Sec. Fitzgerald Washington announced recently that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate is 4.6 percent, down from May’s rate of 4.9 percent, and significantly lower than June 2016’s rate of 5.8 percent.
Cullman’s rate...
Walking the talk: Commissioner Garry Marchman takes road repair into his own hands
Commissioner Garry Marchman shovels a tar/gravel mix into a pothole on one of Cullman County’s roads earlier this month. / Cullman County, Delores Clark
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman County Commission (CCC) spends a lot of its time dealing with the county’s road system. It...
Meek High School Band of Champions golf tournament
The Meek High School Band of Champions will host a golf tournament at Deer Run Golf Course in Moulton, Alabama on Saturday, July 22 beginning at 8 a.m.
The cost is $50 per person, including lunch.
This is a 4-man scramble with strings and mulligans available...
West Point to host special economic development meeting July 31
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, center, speaks to council members at this week's town council meeting. / Andrew Cryer
WEST POINT - West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo has called a special meeting for Monday, July 31, 2017, the subject of which will be an economic...
Garden City council honors the late Gene Norman
Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew presents Karen Norman with a framed copy of Gene Norman's memorial resolution. / Heather Mann
GARDEN CITY - After the tragic loss of one of their own last month, the Garden City Town Council's meeting room was packed with people...
One HOT yard sale Friday
One HOT yard sale, Friday only, July 21, from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m, 1479 Longbrook Drive NE (off Convent Road).
Nice girls clothes
Furniture
Household items
Low balance beam
Miscellaneous items
To submit a community note, email news@cullmansense.com.
Stan Narewski back for second stint as Wallace State’s cross country coach
Stan Narewski / Wallace State
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State cross country is turning to a familiar face to lead its program.
Stan Narewski has been named the men’s and women’s cross country coach as Wallace State reintroduces the program in August.
Narewski is returning to Hanceville after...
Back-to-School sales tax holiday begins tomorrow, and includes diapers
Image courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association
CULLMAN - To make sure that everyone can do their shopping before the start of the school year, which for many will fall in early August, the State of Alabama has moved its back-to-school sales tax holiday from...
Alabama cow tests positive for mad cow disease; no risk to public
Stock photo / FDA Consumer
MONTGOMERY – The commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, John McMillan, confirmed this week that the department is working with USDA officials to address a positive test for atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad...
Pilot Club donates school supplies to Pilot Light Home children
Pictured left to right: Nan Auston, Pilot Club president, with Pilot Light board members Susan D’Andrea, Peggy Harris, Peggy Day and Rebecca Trawick
Pilot Club members donated 112 school supply items for five Pilot Light Home foster children valued at $384, plus donated $380 for...
Shedd to community: I want your input
Rep. Randall Shedd speaks to an early-morning crowd at the Baileyton Senior Center on Saturday, July 15, 2017. / Andrew Cryer
BAILEYTON - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview hosted a community meeting recently for his constituents in District 11. The gathering was hosted by the Town...
Latest: Steve Griffith’s wife, Jackie Griffith, in good condition following fatal home invasion
Cullman Regional’s Lindsey Dossey briefly addressed the media on Wednesday, July 19. / Andrew Cryer
Updated 7-19-17 at 9:34 p.m.
CULLMAN - The third person involved in Monday night’s fatal home invasion was officially identified late Wednesday afternoon as Jackie Griffith, the wife of local attorney...
Hanceville woman arrested for selling methamphetamine
Felisha Nichole Hudson / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A Hanceville woman last week was arrested for selling methamphetamine, following a traffic stop.
Felisha Nichole Hudson, 30, was in a vehicle pulled over on Alabama Highway 157 on July 13 by Cullman Police Department Officers Cole...
Statement from hospital and Griffith family at 4:30 p.m.
Stephen K. Griffith / Griffith, Lowry & Meherg
CULLMAN - A press conference will be held at 4:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 19 by Cullman Regional. Spokesperson Lindsey Dossey will be providing limited information on the status of the third person involved in Monday night's...
Remembering Hanceville’s Joann Walls: friends share fond memories as service details announced
Joann Walls passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017. / Facebook
HANCEVILLE - Family members have announced that a memorial service for Joann Hartley Walls will be held this coming Saturday, July 22, at Hanceville First United Methodist Church, 704 Commercial St. in Hanceville. The...
Pet of the Week: Tawny is searching for his forever home
Tawny is a 1-year-old male greyhound/lab mix. / Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt from the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Tawny, a dog currently available for adoption.
“We believe Tawny is a greyhound/lab mix. He is approximately 1 year old. He...
Cullman Regional Center for Wound Healing wins national award
Members of Cullman Regional’s Wound Care Team pose for a picture at a recent employee celebration held for receiving the Center of Distinction Award. Pictured from left to right are: Jill Keeton, RN; Dana Daniel, Wound Care director; Kayla Goodwin, RN; Allie Barnett, front...
‘The system is failing our citizens’ Sheriff points to mental illness as cause of fatal home invasion
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry addresses the media on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 about the murder of local attorney Steve Griffith. / Andrew Cryer
This is a subject that we’ve talked about many times. It’s a subject that makes me angry to talk about, and...
Council unanimously approves expansion of downtown special events district
Cullman Parks and Recreation's Waid Harbison defended the special events district expansion, and saw two special event requests approved. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to expand the downtown special events district, an area where the open...
UPDATE: Coroner IDs victim and suspect in Monday’s fatal home invasion
Stephen K. Griffith / Griffith, Lowry & Meherg
Updated 7-18-17 1:18 p.m.
CULLMAN - Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the two people who were killed Monday night in a fatal home invasion on County Road 1301 in north Cullman County.
The victim has been...
UPDATE: Sheriff to hold press conference on last night’s fatal home invasion
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry will hold a press conference today at 3 p.m. to give more information on the fatal home invasion that occurred Monday night on County Road 1301 in north Cullman County. The incident left one homeowner and the...
Rock hiding and hunting movement sweeping Cullman County
Krimson Mumford and her prize at Garden City Town Hall / Photo courtesy Emily Roberson, Hanceville Rocks
CULLMAN COUNTY - At various places around Cullman County this summer, kids of all ages are scouring parks, public flower beds and green spaces, and other places to...
UPDATE: Sheriff Gentry confirms 2 fatalities in home on County Road 1301
UPDATED 7-17-17 9:52 P.M.
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry has confirmed two fatalities in tonight's incident on County Road 1301. A visibly distraught Gentry, speaking to the media at the Kelley Community Center off Eva Road, said, "What I can confirm is that this afternoon,...
Cullman Regional hosting emergency blood drive July 19
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is hosting an emergency blood frive on Wednesday, July 19 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. LifeSouth is in critical need of all blood types due to the local bank having less than a two-day blood supply readily available. Donations will be...
Two missing Alabama children
Alert Type: Emergency Missing Child Alert
Alert Status: Active
Date Issued: 7/16/2017
The Calhoun County, Alabama Sheriff's Office is asking the public's assistance in locating Tianna Moore. Tianna Marie Moore was last seen in Alexandria, AL. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Tianna Moore,...
West Point’s new fire station and community shelter officially open for business
After the official ribbon cutting, the firefighters held their own opening ceremony: a firehose cutting with the jaws of life. July 15, 2017/ W.C. Mann
WEST POINT - After years of planning, the town of West Point finally got the fire station it wanted. Accompanied...
36 area youth graduate sheriff’s leadership academy
The 2017 Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy class prepares to graduate Friday evening, July 14, 2017. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Friday, 36 area students completed the Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA), a five-day intensive course sponsored by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). During...
Artists’ Alley adds new flair to growing 2nd Fridays
In Artists’ Alley, visitors can shop for works by local artists, and even watch some work live. / W.C. Mann
At the end of the day, it’s more than a festival. It’s helping the people of our community to be successful.”
Leah Bolin, president, Cullman Area...
Cullman Democrats not ‘not’ endorsing Doug Jones
Roger Duke, president of the North Central Alabama Young Democrats, addresses the local party Thursday evening. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats, on the advice of Alabama Democratic Party Chair Nancy Worley, will not officially endorse a candidate for the upcoming special...
Shedd hosting District 11 community meeting this morning at 9 a.m.
The meeting will take place at the Baileyton Senior Center. / Randall Shedd on Facebook
BAILEYTON - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview is hosting a District 11 community meeting this morning, Saturday, July 15, at 9 a.m. at the Baileyton Senior Center, 95 Fire Station Road....
Dodge City renews town deputy contract
Sgt. David Nunn is assigned to Dodge City as its town deputy. / Courtesy of Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
DODGE CITY - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry was the special guest at this month’s Dodge City Town Council meeting. Gentry brought forth to the council...
Vinemont considers support of Good Samaritan Health Clinic
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council spent a big portion of its meeting this month discussing the Good Samaritan Health Clinic with the clinic’s executive director Jolanda Hutson, who is requesting funding from the Town. Good Samaritan provides medical care to uninsured people throughout...
2 injured in Friday morning wreck in Vinemont
VINEMONT - A two-car wreck injured two people Friday morning in the 18000 block of U.S. Highway 31 North. The incident happened at 9:10 a.m. The Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department was called first to the scene.
According to Alabama State Troopers, the driver of a...
Aiming for no. 1: Catfish N Que faces the judges
The staff of Catfish N Que accepts their finalist plaque from the Alabama Farmers Federation. L-R front: Mike “Papa” Link, Salina Link, Leigh Ann Pannell, Joey Pannell, Tiffany Campbell, Amanda Conrad; L-R back: Sid Nelson, Fred Hunter, Townsend Kyser, Jim Allen
CULLMAN - On Thursday,...
Roll call: Hanceville council debates meeting attendance
A great deal of Hanceville’s Thursday night meeting was spent discussing attendance. / Heather Mann
HANCEVILLE - Raise your hand when your name is called. A hot topic of discussion at the Hanceville City Council’s meeting Thursday evening was city ordinance no. 577. Specifically, the...
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...
