Rep. Corey Harbison previews upcoming legislative session, says he doesn’t expect 3-cent gas tax to pass
CULLMAN - The Alabama House Republican Caucus met earlier this week to set an agenda for the upcoming legislative session. The group will release its official agenda in a few days, but Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope (House District 12) gave the Tribune a...
Wallace State students earn place on President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College in Hanceville congratulates the 839 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2016 Semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the...
Man in Cullman Co. officer-involved shooting indicted for attempted murder
Updated 1-19-17 at 2:50 p.m.
CULLMAN - The man who was part of an officer-involved shooting in Cullman County last fall has been indicted for attempted murder, according to Cullman County District Attorney C. Wilson Blaylock. Rodney Deland Looney, 44, of Cullman was indicted last...
Child Development Center eyeing playground upgrade
Once we get everything in place, it's going to meet the basic adapted physical education needs, hopefully, and sensory needs of students with severe needs, occupational therapy needs, physical therapy needs, and things like that. Our goal is to make it a public-use playground...
County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette addresses State Dept. of Education “report card”
Shane Barnette explains why he feels the state’s “report card” doesn’t tell the whole story.
When you measure a school or a school system, you've got to take into account all the wonderful things that they're doing outside of that one test.”
Cullman County Schools Superintendent...
Bounce into Inflatable Frenzy: Ribbon cutting signals new business for Vinemont
The Hankey family and Inflatable Frenzy staff
VINEMONT - Brad Hankey is a self-described "big kid at heart." He has his own collection of arcade games and inflatables, and even a two-story indoor climbing wall. But if you go visit him, he's willing to share.
Brad...
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt visits Cullman, shares what’s ahead in Washington
Rep. Robert Aderholt, left, speaks to Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth at Wednesday's breakfast meeting.
CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning, political and business leaders from all over Cullman County met at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce to hear U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama (Alabama’s 4th...
Weather vs. News: Where does Cullman County fit?
Cullman County is in the Birmingham news market, but the Huntsville weather market. So what gives?
CULLMAN - When you watch weather reports on the news, depending on what channel you watch and what's going on up in the sky, you might notice that Cullman...
CCSO urges residents to sign up for Nixle Alerts
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office would like to make the citizens of Cullman County aware of the Nixle Alert System.
You can sign up to receive Nixle Alerts from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office and get up-to-date information on major car accidents, missing...
CPD conducts warrant roundup, arrests 26
CULLMAN - On Friday, Jan. 13, the Cullman Police Department began a warrant roundup that continued through Monday, Jan. 16. A total of 26 people were arrested on 32 felony charges and 16 misdemeanors.
The following were arrested:
Joseph Layne Swader, 28, Cullman – unlawful possession...
Little Free Pantry coming to Cullman
Image shows an example of a Little Free Pantry, courtesy of The Little Free Pantry on Facebook.
CULLMAN - The Little Free Pantry pilot project got the green light from the Cullman City Council Monday night. Soon, local residents will have a small, self-service site...
2 men likely to face charges for damaging Garden City’s River Park
GARDEN CITY - Two of the five people accused of causing more than $5,000 in damages to Garden City’s River Park a year ago will most likely face criminal charges, the town’s council said last night in a regular council meeting.
In January 2016, five...
Annual Arbor Day tree sale approaching
In addition to promoting the planting of trees and shrubs for beauty and wildlife, our goal with the Cullman Forestry Planning Committee is to educate (especially youth) through programs such as FAWN, which we offer to Cullman County and City Schools each year."
Cullman County...
City annexes 90 acres from Industrial Dev. Board
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman moved forward Monday night with the annexation of a little more than 90 acres of land on the city’s southwest side.
During a regular city council meeting, the first reading of ordinance No. 2017 - 09 was on...
Cullman Elite Realty celebrates 1st year of business with ribbon cutting
Cullman Elite Realty owners Amy Martinez, left, and Rita Fromhold, right, with Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs
CULLMAN - Amy Martinez and Rita Fromhold have been busy at Cullman Elite Realty. By Martinez's account, they "hit the ground running" a year ago, and haven't slowed down...
State of the State luncheon set for this Friday; Bussman, Shedd, Harbison and Henry to speak
Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman speaks at last year's State of the State Community Luncheon.
CULLMAN - On Friday, Jan. 20, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2017 State of the State Community Luncheon.
Cullman's legislative delegation will give an overview of what's happening...
Stabbing victim’s condition improving
CULLMAN - The victim in last Thursday night's stabbing at Dripping Springs Apartments in Cullman is still in the intensive care unit of Huntsville Hospital, although authorities report that his condition is improving.
Jimmy Lee Young, 44, of Falkville was airlifted to Huntsville after allegedly...
Local activist joins pro-life, pro-choice march in Birmingham
Pro-life and pro-choice activists converged on Brother Bryan Park in Birmingham on Saturday for the 2017 Birmingham March for Life.
BIRMINGHAM - The Greater Birmingham National Organization for Women (NOW) organized a protest to the 2017 Birmingham March for Life Saturday at Brother Bryan Park...
Wallace State-Oneonta conducting first welding classes during spring semester
The Wallace State-Oneonta welding facility features 10 state-of-the-art booths for its students.
ONEONTA – Wallace State-Oneonta has its first welding classes underway.
The 10-booth welding station at Oneonta features state-of-the-art Lincoln Electric equipment. Like in Hanceville, welding students spend part of the day in the classroom...
New homesteaders group aims to ‘reconnect and reskill’
Lee McBride demonstrates how to tap a tree for its sugary sap, which is excellent for making syrup. Before modern methods made tapping trees almost obsolete for individual families, this is how most households acquired maple syrup.
CULLMAN - The house was packed Sunday afternoon...
Apply now to be part of next CCSO Citizens’ Academy
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange looks on as Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry addresses the Fall 2016 graduating class of the Cullman Sheriff's Citizens' Academy on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at Desperation Church in Cullman.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is now...
Annual EMS chili cook-off will benefit area toddler battling cancer
CULLMAN - Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is hosting their second annual Cullman County Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 25.
The event, which pits teams of local emergency responders against each other, is all about friendly competition, fellowship and a chance to meet the members...
Cullman County Commission seeking help hauling hay into county
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission and Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District recently secured a grant to bring hay into the county for livestock farmers who have been impacted by the drought. Now it's time to bring in the hay, and they're...
Blue Cross and Blue Shield prescription plan change affects some CVS customers
CULLMAN - Last year, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBSAL) and its pharmacy benefits management entity Prime Therapeutics (PT) dropped CVS pharmacies from certain insurance plans, effective Jan. 1. CVS was careful to point out that this was not their decision, and...
Community bags more than 10,000 pounds of local sweet potatoes for area’s hungry
CULLMAN - The Society of St. Andrew (SoSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing hunger and food waste, hosted a sweet potato drop at the North Alabama Agriplex Saturday morning. Approximately 10,000 pounds of sweet potatoes were gathered up and bagged by more than...
National Endowment for the Humanities grants target smaller Alabama communities; proposal deadline Feb. 15
BIRMINGHAM - A rare grant opportunity is being extended to grassroots humanities organizations across the state, and Alabama Humanities Foundation is urging communities to explore its potential.
In a vastly streamlined process, organizations will be able to apply for grants from the National Endowment for...
Stabbing victim’s condition remains critical
Roger Dale Hines
CULLMAN - A man who was stabbed Thursday night in an altercation at Dripping Springs Apartments remains in the intensive care unit of Huntsville Hospital.
Jimmy Lee Young, 44, of Falkville was airlifted to the hospital after allegedly being stabbed by Roger Dale...
Leaders young and old sound call to action at Cullman County Democrats’ monthly meeting
Former State Rep. James Fields, right, was a speaker at Thursday night's meeting.
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Democrats held their monthly meeting at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce office.
Before they conducted their business meeting, Former state representative and 2014 candidate...
(UPDATED) Victim in Thursday night stabbing ID’d
Updated 1-13-2017 at 4:25 p.m.
According to Cullman City Police Capt. Becky Boyd, Young's condition has not changed. The knife used has been recovered.
"The investigation is still ongoing," said Boyd in a media release. "If anyone has any information on this crime, please contact Lt....
Group trip to Ireland set for May; sign up now
Dublin
HANCEVILLE — Area residents with a little Irish blood running through their veins or anyone who would like to visit the Emerald Isle may want to consider signing up to travel to Ireland with the Wallace State Abroad travel program offered through the Evelyn...
Hanceville focuses on proposed Cemetery Rehabilitation Authority
HANCEVILLE - Thursday's meeting of the Hanceville City Council was short, but saw some important decisions and ideas take shape.
In the way of finances, the council approved an expenditure of $4,800 to buy eight new bulletproof vests for the police department. The council also...
Dodge City talks bridge repair, storm shelters
DODGE CITY - It was a quiet night for the Dodge City Town Council Thursday. After an invocation from Councilman Ervin Chumley, the council accepted last month’s minutes before moving on to the financial report and briefly describing some of the expenses, such as...
2 arrested in Hanceville for trafficking meth
Joshua Hanners, left, and Dustin Boone, right
HANCEVILLE - Two Cullman men were arrested in Hanceville this week after a routine traffic stop in which the suspects allegedly tossed a bag of narcotics from the passenger window of the vehicle.
According to Hanceville Police Sgt. Rob...
Community Profile: Beat 8
Rita Light, Carolyn Calvert and David Vines inside the Beat 8 Community Center.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Southwest Cullman County has been a coal mining district that includes parts of Walker and Jefferson Counties for a long time. Stories circulated through the region as early as...
Mayor proclaims Jan. 11 “Human Trafficking Awareness Day”
Pictured L-R: Judge Kim Chaney (task force member), Kathy Wilson (task force chair), Blakely Hopper (task force secretary) and Mayor Jacobs
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed Jan. 11, 2017 “Human Trafficking Awareness Day” in the city of...
Sweet Potato Drop happening at the Agriplex Saturday
Volunteers at the last Sweet Potato Drop in May 2016
CULLMAN - When people work together there is almost nothing they can’t accomplish. That is exactly what happens behind the scenes many times in Cullman County, where people with big hearts offer their services and...
(UPDATED) BREAKING NEWS: Stabbing on Cullman’s west side
Updated 1-13-17 12:05 p.m. http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/01/13/victim-thursday-night-stabbing-idd
Updated 1-12-17 at 9:18 p.m.
According to Culpepper, the suspect has been identified as Roger Hines. Hines has been arrested and charged with second-degree assault. The victim is in surgery in Huntsville Hospital.
"We haven't been able to find relatives to notify,...
Chairman Walker defends commission’s support of 3-cent gas tax
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, the Cullman County Commission voted to support a 3-cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund a $1.2 billion bond issue that would be distributed among Alabama’s 67 counties for road repairs. The tax would expire when the bonds are repaid.
The...
Hanceville man killed in overnight motorcycle crash
Updated 1-12-17 at 9:04 p.m.
HANCEVILLE - A Hanceville man was killed in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 12 when the motorcycle he was driving left the roadway, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
Micheal Joseph Yeager, 31, was pronounced dead at...
(Updated) Crash at Hwys. 278 and 157, Air Evac called
Updated Jan. 12, 8:56 a.m.
BERLIN - A two-car collision occurred at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 East and Alabama Highway 157 this evening, and one driver was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital.
The crash happened at approximately 6 p.m. when a white Nissan Maxima, traveling...
Gov. Bentley awards $100,000 grant for new Sequence Health facility in Cullman
CULLMAN - The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) announced today that Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $100,000 to help bring new health-care-related jobs to Cullman.
The grant will help the city prepare...
Shedd: Let the people decide if they want a gas tax
CULLMAN - Yesterday, the Cullman County Commission voted to support a 3-cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund a $1.2 billion bond issue that would be distributed among Alabama’s 67 counties for road repairs. The tax would expire when the bonds are repaid.
The Association...
CRMC sees earlier flu season this year
CULLMAN - Flu season may be upon Cullman County earlier this year than previous years. According to Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Infection Control Prevention Manager Marti Smith, RN, BSN, CIC, cases of the flu have been coming in earlier, in mid-December and early...
Congressman Aderholt in Cullman Jan. 18, will give D.C. update at Chamber
CULLMAN - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, will be in Cullman on Wednesday, Jan. 18. The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s governmental affairs committee is hosting Aderholt for an update from Washington, D.C. The forum is free and open to the public.
The event will...
News from the Pond: Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens named
The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented Good Citizens Awards to Owen Griffith Lovell, of Cullman High School, Jefferson Lee Wayne Boyett, of Cold Springs High School, Taylor Lee Dover, of Fairview High School, Dawson Foust, of Holly Pond...
Colony to host severe weather conference with NWS Huntsville and Cullman County EMA March 2
Council members donned matching T-shirts Tuesday evening. The shirts were donated by new Councilman Julian Fields, and read "Do It Right the First Time."
COLONY - The Colony Town Council met Tuesday evening. Councilwoman Myra Twitty was absent; all other Council members, plus Mayor Donnis...
Cullman County Commission votes to support proposed 3-cent gas tax for county road improvements
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday voted to support a 3-cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund a $1.2 billion bond issue that would be distributed among Alabama’s 67 counties for road repairs. The tax would expire when the bonds are repaid.
The...
Women thriving, enjoying experience in Wallace State’s Technical Division’s male-dominated fields
Melanie Patterson worked in the newspaper industry for 20 years before deciding to enroll in Wallace State’s Welding program in 2015.
HANCEVILLE – Maci Key wasn’t sure of the career field she wanted to pursue until Wallace State’s Jonathan Minyard visited her high school to...
County joins City in phase III of water conservation plan
Lake Catoma on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning announced that Phase III of the County's Emergency Water Conservation Plan has been officially implemented. This means that customers are now being asked to only use 85 percent of...
It’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month
CULLMAN - January is Human Trafficking Awareness month nationally, and was proclaimed so in Cullman County this morning by the Cullman County Commission and will be in the city of Cullman tomorrow by Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs. Wednesday, Jan. 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness...
Cullman County Conservation District offers relief to drought-stricken cattle farmers
Applications for hay relief from the Cullman County Conservation District will be accepted until 4 p.m. next Tuesday, Jan. 17.
CULLMAN - 2016 was a hard year for cattle farmers in Cullman County. Lower livestock prices meant farmers had less money to spend; and a...
Local couple arrested for sex crimes involving minor
CULLMAN - During the past month, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigators arrested Jason Elliott Poole, 42, of Cullman and Tanya Michele Cordell, 42, also of Cullman for second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy and enticing a child for immoral purposes.
After a CCSO investigation, it was...
Local man arrested for trafficking in methamphetamine
WELTI - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) on Thursday arrested David Keith Dotson, 48, of Cullman for trafficking in methamphetamine after allegedly finding 3 ounces of meth at his residence.
CNET agents executed a search warrant at the residence on County Road...
Friends of Frankweiler preserves ties to the old country
CULLMAN - Cullman's German heritage organization Friends of Frankweiler (FoF) held its regular meeting Sunday afternoon at the Cullman County Museum.
For those who may not be familiar, FoF is a group which, by its own definition, is "devoted to maintaining and encouraging cultural exchanges...
Rock the South 2017: Sam Hunt to perform
CULLMAN - Organizers for 2017's Rock the South music festival on Monday morning announced that Sam Hunt will be performing.
This year's Rock the South will take place June 2-3 at Cullman's Heritage Park.
The next artist announcement is expected on Friday, Jan. 13.
Find out more...
Alabama man, formerly of Cullman, pleads guilty to producing child pornography involving multiple victims
ALABAMA - An Alabama man pleaded guilty on Thursday, Jan. 5 to producing child pornography involving seven minor victims, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance of the Northern District of Alabama.
Gregory...
Vinemont High School wins 1st place in UAH STEM competition
Team members include (left to right) Alex Millwood, Seth Campbell, Leigh Ann Smithson, Mykenzie Lamb, Miguel Perales and Damon Gustafson. Their teacher is Shannon Bridges.
VINEMONT - A group of Vinemont High School students took first place in a portion of a NASA-themed competition at...
Youth Explosion “No Limits” tour swings through Cullman
Members of Christian Soldiers Ministries
CULLMAN - Despite below-freezing temperatures, the Youth Explosion "No Limits" tour went on in Cullman this weekend at the Cullman Civic Center. The tour is part of a ministry that helps provide goods and services to families and children living...
(UPDATED) Jet-Pep in Battleground robbed; CCSO searching for male and female suspects
UPDATED 1/8/17 at 12:38 p.m. The suspects in last night's robbery of the Battleground Jet-Pep are still at large, according to Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry.
"We are still actively working the case," said Gentry. "I can confirm that there was cash stolen of an...
Dems Night Out: Local Democrats plan to become more active in community
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats recently held their monthly “Dems Night Out” event at Grumpy's Italian Grill, where they discussed what they describe as “activist fervor” growing among local Democrats. The group says they plan to take bold action.
Those present discussed various progressive...
More than 30 take the plunge, in spite of frigid temps
Pilot Club of Cullman members Nan Auston and Charlotte Ecklund were the last the exit the pool.
CULLMAN - On Saturday Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) hosted its annual Community Wellness Day at the Wellness and Aquatic Center. The center opened to the public for...
Incoming Pilot Club president proves point in Polar Bear Plunge
Nan Auston will take the plunge for the third year in a row tomorrow morning.
CULLMAN - Like many retirees, Nan Auston hardly seems retired. She's lived in Cullman for 17 years with her husband, Cullman native and Navy veteran Keith Auston. They're both active...
West Point man arrested for distributing marijuana
CULLMAN - A West Point man was arrested recently and charged with two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance after he allegedly sold high-grade marijuana to Cullman Police Department Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft, who were undercover, on two separate occasions.
Orion...
Polar Bear Plunge, Wellness Day will go on as planned Saturday
CULLMAN - Cullman City Parks and Recreation’s third annual Community Wellness Day, including the Polar Bear Plunge, will go on as planned Saturday, in spite of frigid weather. Saturday's high will be a nippy 28 degrees. The projected temp at 11 a.m. (the time...
NWS: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 3 a.m.; Wind Chill Advisory from 3-9 a.m. Saturday
CULLMAN - Here is the latest from the National Weather Service, issued at 2:44 p.m., for the counties of Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, Dekalb and Cullman.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 A.M. SATURDAY
Additional light snow and bitterly cold wind chills expected late...
Cullman EMA: increased snow totals, snow will be here between 4-6 p.m.
UPDATE: 5:59 p.m. Jan. 6: Yes, folks, we know. It appears all of the precipitation has gone south of Cullman County; however, according to the Cullman County EMA, snow is still possible. Also, there have been isolated reports of bridges icing in the county....
Falkville man arrested in Cullman for trafficking
CULLMAN - A traffic stop in Cullman on Thursday led to the arrest of a Falkville man for trafficking.
Cullman Police Department (CPD) Investigators Justin Craft and Chris Thomason made the arrest after observing a white Ford truck driving on the wrong side of the...
ALDOT updates: state roads prepared, motorists urged to use ALGOTraffic.com
Crews from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) were out early Thursday morning applying liquid de-icer to Interstate 65 in Cullman County. Image courtesy of Matt Redmond.
HUNTSVILLE - Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews have prepared state highways and bridges to combat snow and...
Judge Brown issues statement on end of common law marriage in state
CULLMAN - Back in June, Gov. Robert Bentley signed a bill abolishing common law marriage in the state of Alabama. That law went into effect on Jan. 1, 2017.
Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown issued the following statement (presented in-full) regarding the matter on...
(Updated) Point of View: Bethsadia firefighter and board member Alan Edwards
BETHSADIA - After the turmoil of the last month within the Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) came to a very public head yet again Thursday night, fire department Board member and newly-appointed Assistant Chief Alan Edwards asked to speak to the Tribune, to share...
Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department Board meets: special election rejected, chairman resigns
BETHSADIA - On Thursday evening, the Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) Board held the meeting that had been highly anticipated since last month's controversial meeting following the mass resignation of seven firefighters.
This meeting was much shorter than December's, as the floor was not opened...
Current list of closings and delays
CULLMAN - Check here for our most current list of winter weather closings and delays. We will update this list as information becomes available.
CLOSED SATURDAY, JAN. 7
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville and Oneonta Campuses
CLOSED FRIDAY, JAN. 6
Cullman City Schools
Cullman County Schools
St. Bernard Preparatory School
Wallace...
Friday’s area prep basketball games to be rescheduled
CULLMAN COUNTY - Both Cullman County Schools and Cullman City Schools canceling school for Friday due to the impending winter weather means all extracurricular actives are called off as well.
For prep basketball, that means all games that were to be played Friday night, will...
Gov. Bentley declares state of emergency ahead of wintry weather, effective 7 a.m. Friday
MONTGOMERY– Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday issued a State of Emergency effective at 7 a.m. Friday for all Alabama counties in preparation for potential severe winter weather.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Watch for several Alabama counties...
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Cullman Co. beginning Friday at 3 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 6 to 3 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 for counties in the Tennessee Valley, including Cullman.
Light snow accumulations are possible Friday afternoon into Friday night. An...
Phase III of the City’s Emergency Water Conservation Plan to go into effect tomorrow
Lake Catoma on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017
CULLMAN - On Thursday, Jan. 5, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs signed a Declaration of Urgency declaring that Phase III of the City’s Emergency Water Conservation Plan, as set out in Ordinance 2011-29, will be implemented beginning at 12:01...
(Part 4) Cullman area leaders: remembering 2016, anticipating 2017
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, left, and Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long after the 2016 Cullman County Christmas Parade in Hanceville.
CULLMAN - We continue our series, asking leaders throughout the county about the highs and lows of 2016, and expectations for this new year.
Hanceville Mayor...
Annexation of 90 acres on Cherokee Ave. recommended to city council
CULLMAN - On Tuesday night, the Cullman City Planning Commission met to discuss an annexation recommendation from the Cullman County Industrial Development Authority of just more than 90 acres of unincorporated farmland along Cherokee Avenue Southwest for industry and business. The commission voted to...
Several Friday night basketball games rescheduled due to threat of snow
CULLMAN COUNTY - With the possibility of snow and travel issues Friday into Friday evening, several Friday evening area prep basketball games have been rescheduled or postponed.
The Meek at Good Hope and Susan Moore at Holly Pond games have been postponed. Holly Pond will...
Latest snow forecast from NWS
SEE UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory issued for Cullman Co. beginning Friday at 3 p.m.
Crews from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) were out early this morning applying liquid de-icer to Interstate 65 in Cullman County. Image courtesy of Matt Redmond.
CULLMAN - The National Weather...
Collision at Hwys. 278 and 31 downtown results in motorcyclist being airlifted to Huntsville
CULLMAN - A two-vehicle traffic incident tonight in downtown Cullman resulted in injuries, according to the Cullman City Police Department (CPD). The crash occurred at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 and U.S. Highway 278 at approximately 5:55 p.m.
Said CPD Lt. Jeff Warnke, "A...
Gov. Bentley has former rep Terry Spicer removed from state ABC job
REHOBETH, AL - According to a report from CBS WTVY in Dothan, a former state representative from Coffee County and convicted felon Terry Spicer was removed from his job with the Alcohol Beverage Control Board by Gov. Robert Bentley on Wednesday. Spicer received the...
CRMC “breaks ground” on new 30-bed, 5th-floor expansion
Several community, business and hospital leaders participated in the groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday.
CULLMAN - On Wednesday afternoon, Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC), TRO Healthcare Design architects and Doster Construction broke ground for a hospital expansion that won't actually involve any broken ground. Having found...
Take a class at the Agriplex this month
CULLMAN - The North Alabama Agriplex is offering a variety of programs for the month of January. Register online at www.agriplex.org. The facility has a new pre-pay incentive for children's programs; if pre-paid, registration is $2 off. All programs are at the North Alabama...
CP&R’s 3rd annual Community Wellness Day, with Polar Bear Plunge, this Saturday
A participant reacts after taking the plunge in 2015.
CULLMAN – Cullman City Parks and Recreation’s third annual Community Wellness Day will be held at the Wellness and Aquatic Center (CWAC) on Saturday, Jan. 7. Attendees can try classes, peruse the booths at the Community...
(Part 3) Cullman area leaders: remembering 2016, anticipating 2017
CULLMAN - This is a continuation of our New Year’s series, in which we asked local leaders to comment on the memorable things they encountered in their positions in 2016, as well as their visions for 2017. We have already heard from Cullman Fire...
Prep basketball squads preparing for schedule shake-up ahead of possible wintry weather
CULLMAN COUNTY - Local prep basketball games scheduled for Friday are questionable at the moment, as the threat of a wintry mix of snow hangs over the area.
In the latest report from WBRC FOX 6 Meteorologist Jill Gilardi, current data shows the possibility for...
Holly Pond council brings 2017 to order in 1st meeting of new year
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council met Monday evening, in spite of the rough weather, to discuss the monthly matters of the community. The minutes from the last meeting were read, then corrected. Next, the council read the financial report, and found...
State releases “A-F Report Card” for 2015-2016; wide range of results throughout Cullman County
CULLMAN - The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)-established system to monitor the academic achievement of all of Alabama's public schools is called the Alabama Accountability System (AAS). The AAS recently released the long-awaited and controversial 2015-2016 ALSDE “A-F Report Card,” albeit without letter...
Wallace State offers training for many of nation’s fastest-growing occupations
Wallace State Community College Physical Therapist Assistant students work on skills required to treat patients. Physical Therapist Assistant is of the nation’s fastest growing occupations projected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and one of several occupations taught at Wallace State to make a...
Cullman County Fair Association names 2017 board of directors
2017 Cullman County Fair Association, Board of Directors
(Left to right), seated: Lion Richard White, Lion Dennis Berse, Lion Charles Childers, president, Lion Steve Cartee, vice president and Lion Steve Singleton, treasurer. Standing: Lion Charlie Powell, Lion Carey Thompson, Lion Rickey Peek, Lion Doug Spradlin...
(More) Cullman area leaders: remembering 2016, anticipating 2017
CULLMAN - We continue our series, asking area leaders about their memories of 2016 and their visions of 2017. They were asked not for recollections of their personal lives, but for views based on experiences in their professional positions.
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan...
Fairview Town Council meets, talks community development
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council held its regular meeting Monday evening, with Mayor Keith Henry, all council members and Town Clerk Debbie Shedd present.
After the invocation and pledge, the last meeting's minutes were approved without discussion before the council moved into old business.
Old...
Drivers ID’d in Monday night’s deadly collision in Johnson’s Crossing; support pouring in for family of man killed
JOHNSON'S CROSSING - A Hanceville man died last night in a three-vehicle incident on U.S. Highway 31 near Johnson's Crossing. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Steven Parris, 56.
According to troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash...
1 dead, 2 injured in multi-vehicle traffic incident near Johnson’s Crossing
UPDATED 1/2/17 8:55 p.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the victim in tonight's fatal car crash as Steven Parris, 56, of Hanceville.
JOHNSON'S CROSSING - A multi-vehicle traffic incident tonight just north of Johnson's Crossing killed one person and sent two to...
Developing young leaders the hard way: Cullman County camp offers military-style training for teens
BATTLEGROUND - A 75-acre camp located near Battleground in eastern Cullman County, known as Camp Liberty, offers a youth leadership development program known as "Extreme Military Challenge" (XMC) The summer, holiday and weekend program, which operated for years on the campus of Marion Military...
Cullman area leaders: remembering 2016, anticipating 2017
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Jr., left, and Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett
CULLMAN - The year 2016 was an eventful one in Cullman County. As we reflect, the Tribune asked some Cullman area leaders to respond to a brief survey about what they...
Missoula Children’s Theatre bringing “Treasure Island” to Cullman; auditions Jan. 16
CULLMAN - In January, the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) will return to Cullman to present "Treasure Island" at the Cullman Civic Center, in partnership with Cullman City Parks and Recreation (CP&R). As with previous MCT productions, they'll be looking for local talent.
The Tribune spoke...
Crowd comes out to see ball drop in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - You’ve no doubt watched the famous ball drop in Times Square on your television on New Year’s Eve. Well, last night, a crowd gathered to watch another ball drop…in Hanceville.
To help celebrate the new year, Life Church of Hanceville hosted a ball...
What’s your New Year’s resolution?
Top row, l-r: Blake Wilhight, Wilson Blaylock, Joshua Mentzr and Cheryl Powell
Bottom row, l-r: Tony Waldrop, Michelle Milsap, Delitha Marchman, Nancy Harrison and Karen Campbell
CULLMAN - It’s New Year’s Eve, and people are reflecting on the year past; “New Year, New Me” appears to...
